Footage of Katie Thomas' traffic stop went viral after she was accused of holding a phone in her right hand while driving. The only problem: she doesn't have a right hand. Court records show the citation has been dismissed at the officer's request. CBS News' Cristian Benavides spoke exclusively with Thomas about the stop and the ensuing social media storm.
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Extended Interview: Katie Thomas, woman with one hand, on viral traffic stop over phone use
Footage of Katie Thomas' traffic stop went viral after she was accused of holding a phone in her right hand while driving. The only problem: she doesn't have a right hand. Court records show the citation has been dismissed at the officer's request. CBS News' Cristian Benavides spoke exclusively with
Published May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Updated May 29, 2026, 11:11 AM3.3K
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