When it's really hot in Australia, it can be a suffocating, debilitating experience. The only respite is being indoors with the A/C turned all the way up while you sip on a liquid that is drowning in ice.
But if you're out and about, then you've only got a drink to keep you hydrated and ensure you don't collapse from heat exhaustion.
However, according to a Brisbane motorist, you have to be careful where and when you take that delicious sip.
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Brock Harris has revealed he was slapped with a fine and one demerit point because he was caught drinking water from a bottle while driving in Brisbane. It's worth mentioning that on this auspicious day, the mercury was sitting around 37 degrees - so it was hot.
He told ABC Radio: "They told me it was classed as not paying due care and attention and hit me with $173 and one demerit point.
"If it is against the law then I'll pay the fine, but it's not compassionate to fine someone on a 39-degree day [for trying to] stay hydrated. The policeman told me there was nothing I could do and he was doing his job - but I am going to challenge the fine."
Sounds pretty outrageous, right?
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Well, even Queensland Police have officially raised their eyebrows at such a claim and have announced they're investigating the allegation.
Speaking to 10 Daily, a spokesperson for Queensland Police said: "We are aware of commentary alleging a driver had been issued an infringement for drinking from a bottle of water.
"To date, police have not been able to validate these claims. A senior officer from Road Policing Command will reach out to the person involved to review the matter.
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"Distractions while driving can have serious consequences and attract significant penalties."
That's maybe where police were able to nab him because legislation states that it is a fineable offence to be distracted and perhaps that could be up to each officer's discretion.
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