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Palm Beach County deputy accuses woman of holding phone with hand she doesn't have in viral traffic stop
By Michael Hoffman at WPTV
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
A Palm Beach County deputy pulled over a Lake Worth woman for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand while driving. There was just one problem — she was born without a right hand.
Key takeaway There was just one problem — she was born without a right hand.
Why this matters in The Palm Beach
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will likely face scrutiny over the handling of this traffic stop, given the deputy's apparent failure to observe the woman's physical condition. This incident may raise questions about the training and protocols in place for deputies to handle interactions with individuals with disabilities. The School District of Palm Beach County has programs in place to support students with physical disabilities, but it remains to be seen whether similar considerations are given to interactions between law enforcement and the public. As the county's residents demand greater accountability from their law enforcement agencies, this incident will be closely watched to see how the sheriff's office responds and what measures are taken to prevent similar mistakes in the future. The outcome of this case may have implications for how the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office approaches disability awareness and training for its deputies.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Palm Beach County deputy pulled over a Lake Worth woman for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand while driving. There was just one problem — she was born without a right hand.
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