Man City star Erling Haaland caught using mobile phone while driving
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is caught using mobile phone while driving his £300k Rolls-Royce on a dual-carriageway near to the Etihad Stadium a day after putting five past RB Leipzig in the Champions League
Erling Haaland appeared to be using his mobile phone in the New Islington area
Drivers caught using mobile phones in the UK face a fine and six penalty points
He returned to Man City to continue rehab on a groin injury sustained last week
Manchester City star Erling Haaland appeared to be seen using a mobile phone while driving near the Etihad Stadium.
The Norwegian goal-machine appeared to be looking down at a smartphone in his lap while at the wheel on a dual carriageway in Manchester's New Islington area.
Photos published by The Sun seem to show him holding the device while driving his £300,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan.
The Sun report report that it took place earlier in March in the wake of his stunning five-goal exploits in the Champions League against RB Leipzig at the Etihad to book his side a spot in the last-eight of the tournament.
The striker's actions were criticised heavily by an onlooker, who warned that using his mobile phone while at the wheel could have dangerous consequences for both him and others around him. Erling Haaland appears to have been caught using his phone while driving a Rolls Royce Cullinan
He has scored an incredibly impressive 42 goals in just 37 games for Manchester City this season
They said:
"Erling has barely made a mistake since moving to City.
“But he should pay more attention to the road when driving and should be familiar with the laws of driving.
“It was a stupid mistake but could endanger him and other road users.
"The last thing City fans want is for him to have a collision that keeps him out of the game."
In the UK, drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving will face severe penalties, including a £200 fine and a six-point demerit on their driving licence.
Similarly, in Norway, Haaland's home country, it is also illegal for motorists to use their device while operating a vehicle. Former Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has tightened laws on drivers' mobile phone use and said he would adopt a "zero tolerance" policy for such incidents.
Haaland suffered a groin injury last week which could keep him out of Man City against Liverpool
The Norwegian was the first player to arrive at the Etihad Stadium after scoring 5 goals against RB Leipzig
"I will do everything in my power to ensure the safety of road users, that's why I have zero tolerance for those who choose to risk their lives using their phones while driving. car," he announced.
According to the RAC, a third of drivers in 2020 feel that other drivers using mobile phones are their biggest fear on the road, while statistics show that 17 people died and 499 were injured as a result. collision with a driver using the device.
Haaland initially left City to join his team-mates for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Spain and Georgia but was forced to return to his club due to a groin injury.
Therefore, his ability to feature in Man City's next blockbuster clash with Liverpool is in doubt.
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