A video of a driver running a stop sign during a live news broadcast is going viral, but Toronto police warn that fines for such offences could be steep.
In the video reposted by Now Toronto, CTV News journalist Beth Macdonell reports on recent coyote attacks in the city at the corner of an intersection, completely unaware of the interesting event unfolding in the background.
A driver, who approaches the intersection’s stop sign but does not make a complete stop, is quickly pulled over by a Toronto police cruiser right behind them. The driver also doesn’t have their rear lights on.
Online, people are reacting to the quick turn of events.
“Talk about not paying attention to your surroundings,” one TikTok user said.
“Caught in 4K,” another user said. “How did you not see the cop behind you?”
“Rolling stop aaaaannnnd no lights on,” another user on the platform laughed.
HEFTY FINES FOR RULE BREAKERS
Toronto Police Services (TPS) warns that drivers who are caught not stopping at a stop sign could get slapped with fines and charges ranging from $85 to $110 and the loss of three demerit points.
As for the headlights and rearlights not being turned on, or not functioning properly altogether, TPS says drivers could receive an $85 fine for both respectively.
