A priest was caught on a Zoom call while driving to a funeral.

The next story we have for you is quite a wild one. It involves a priest, Father Malcolm Lane, who was caught using his phone while driving to make a Zoom call for a council meeting. And to make matters even more shocking, he was on his way to officiate a funeral. Talk about multitasking!

The whole incident was captured on camera, showing Father Lane behind the wheel, trying to participate in the meeting as a Conservative councillor. However, his actions did not go unnoticed by fellow council member, Labour councillor Armand Watts. He asked Father Lane if he was driving, to which the priest responded with a nonchalant "yeah." He then explained that he was on his way to conduct a funeral but assured everyone that he was still listening intently to the meeting.

It's worth mentioning that Father Lane not only serves as a councillor but also as a magistrate for 27 years. So it's safe to say that he is a respected member of the community. However, his actions that day could have landed him in hot water, as using a handheld phone while driving is illegal and can result in a fine of up to £200 and six penalty points on one's license.

Councillor Watts, who was present in the council chamber, advised Father Lane to pull over while also suggesting that he turn off his camera. The other councillors on the call seemed shocked and disapproving of Father Lane's actions. Monmouth Labour member Steven Garratt, who covers Overmonnow ward, could be seen shaking his head and giving a thumbs-down gesture.

A spokesperson for the council stated that like many others, they hold their meetings online and in person, allowing councillors to attend remotely for various reasons. However, Father Lane, being a veteran Conservative councillor in the local area, should have known better than to use his phone while driving.

Father Lane did not respond for a comment, but it's safe to say that he learned his lesson and hopefully will not repeat this mistake in the future. Stay tuned for more news updates from Metro, and don't forget to join our community on Whatsapp for breaking news and juicy stories.

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