Bengaluru Woman Fined for Using Laptop While Driving, Video Goes Viral

Police issued a ₹1,000 fine and a warning after a video showed the woman balancing a laptop on her steering wheel in traffic.

The incident was brought to light after the Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic North) shared the video on X, formerly Twitter.
The woman was identified through her car’s license plate and summoned to the police station, where she was fined ₹1,000 for distracted driving.
Police emphasized the dangers of multitasking behind the wheel with the message, 'Work from home, not from car while driving.'
The viral video sparked strong reactions online, with users criticizing the woman and some blaming corporate work culture for encouraging such behavior.
The woman reportedly explained to police that she was late for work and needed to log in, highlighting Bengaluru's notorious traffic issues.