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Published June 5, 2026

Motorist on Hwy. 11 nabbed for watching movie on cellphone while driving: Orillia OPP

A police vehicle stop on Highway 11 after Orillia OPP say a driver was caught watching a movie on a cellphone while driving.
Orillia OPP say they pulled over a motorist on Highway 11 because they were watching a movie on their cell phone while driving. (Image - OPP)

There was no popcorn and butter, but a motorist received a ticket for distracted driving, accused by Orillia OPP of watching a movie on their cellphone while driving on Highway 11.

According to police, the driver was "actively watching a movie on their cellphone while driving."

The Jeep was pulled over, and the driver was given a ticket.

"This type of behaviour is unacceptable and puts not only the driver's safety at risk, but also the safety of all motorists on our roads," OPP said in a social media post. "No text, call or video is worth a life."

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