Bengaluru woman uses laptop while driving to log in on time, fined; netizens blame work pressure. Watch video

A woman in Bengaluru was caught doing something extremely risky, using her laptop while driving through the city's busy roads. However, the police were not impressed with her "work-on-the-go" idea.

After a video of her went viral, they tracked her down, fined her Rs 1,000, and gave her a clear message: Work from home or the office, not while driving! The woman, whose name was not revealed, was charged with reckless driving.

Caught on Camera

A fellow motorist noticed the woman balancing her laptop on her lap while driving. They recorded a video, including the car’s licence plate, and shared it online. Though the exact location of the incident is unknown, it quickly caught the attention of the authorities.

Police Take Action

Since the woman’s address was registered in their area, the police issued her a notice to appear at the station. "Today (Wednesday), she dropped into our station, and we showed her the video, which went viral on X. Also, we told her how dangerous it was for her and other commuters on the road," an officer said, as per TOI.

The woman explained that she worked for a private company in BTM Layout and was heading home to RT Nagar. She said she switched on her laptop because she needed to log in on time and feared she wouldn’t reach home soon enough.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-Traffic) Sirigowri DR posted on X, "Work from home, not from car while driving."

Public Reaction

The video sparked debate on social media. Many criticised her for risking lives, while others questioned if her employer was responsible.

A user named @Sanjay_2712 wrote: "Effect of 70hrs & 90hrs working/week model. I feel at least working women (married) should be given the option of WFH. Here, she must have been thinking of saving some time by doing so, to do house chores with a free mind and spend time with family members. But a big 'NO' for work while driving."

Another user, @anon062002, asked: "Why not arrest the person who made her work through the car?"

Meanwhile, @Umesh77939588 pointed out another road safety issue: "This is heights Sir, also kindly look out for driving with YouTube and TV serials on. Most autos do this, and it's highly dangerous for 2-wheelers."