The police are now using a new deceptive tactic to catch drivers who are using their smartphones while on the road. 

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A driver uses a phone while behind the wheel of a car on April 30, 2016 in New York City. As accidents involving drivers using phones or other personal devices mount across the country

This new strategy was specifically seen being used in Auckland, New Zealand. A driver found out about this after he saw a police officer posing as a window washer. 

The man complained that the law enforcer was disguising himself as drivers who are on their phones, not wearing seatbelts, etc. 

But, is the police officer's strategy reasonable, or is it a nuisance to motorists? 

Police Use New Deceptive Tactic to Catch Drivers Using Smartphones

According to News.Com AU's latest report, the driver who caught the police on act said that he is a "bad man." He added that this law enforcer was also the one who gave him a ticket previously. 

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"So what they do is they stand here and they dress up in hoodies with a window washer thing and they're looking and trying to get people tickets for fines, maybe phones, seatbelts," said the motorist. 

Since the driver was upset, other officers heard his loud complaints regarding the deceptive tactic. They said that he has the right to film the situation. 

But, they advised him to allow the operation to continue. After that, the police officer in disguise returned to his post beside the road. 

Meanwhile, NZ Police Inspector Tony Wakelin said that the deceptive tactic was not really appropriate. He ensured that the operation will be taken care of as soon as possible. 

Wakelin further explained that he will inform New Zealand police officers to avoid using the deceptive tactic moving forward.  

Is it Illegal to Use Phone While Driving? 

The official FCC Gov website explained that it is not really illegal to use smartphones or other wireless devices while driving. 

However, there are some U.S. states that are already taking action to prevent people from texting, calling, or browsing while they're on the road. 

Although this is the case, KRON 4 recently reported that around 55% of American drivers are still using their phones behind wheel. 

In other stories, a Tesla driver sleeping while on Autopilot went viral. 

Meanwhile, researchers recently worked on an in-car camera system that can catch drivers who fall asleep while on the road. 

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