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Liverpool took the unprecedented step of reporting Mohamed Salah to the police after he was filmed using a mobile phone while driving. Footage posted online appeared to show Salah using his phone at the wheel of his Mercedes, which was surrounded by children, after Sunday’s 4-0 win over West Ham at Anfield. The Egypt international had scored the opening goal of the game. Salah reported for training at the club’s Melwood training base on Monday morning, along with the rest of the squad, to undergo a scheduled warm down session after he had played 88 minutes against West Ham.

But at 1pm on Monday, Merseyside Police said they were aware of the video and Liverpool later confirmed they had alerted the police after discussions with Salah, who earlier this summer became their highest paid-player when he signed a new five-year contract.

Under UK driving laws, it is illegal to use a handheld mobile phone when driving – even while stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic.

The video – which was posted on Facebook – shows Salah with his phone in his hand and later, after moving his car further forward, with both hands on the phone as he sits in traffic.
A Liverpool spokesman said: ‘The club, after discussion with the player, have made Merseyside Police aware of the footage and the circumstances surrounding its capture.

‘We have spoken to the player also and will deal with any follow-up internally. Neither the club or player will be making any further comment on this matter.’

Merseyside Police confirmed: ‘We have been made aware of a video believed to show a footballer using a mobile phone whilst driving.

‘This has been passed to the relevant department.’ Penalties for using a phone while driving can include up to six points on the drivers’ licence and a fine of £200.

That £200 is going to hit Salah in the pocket for sure

Yep, cutting his left hand would be more appropriate

I think fines are proportionate to income now, Yaya Toure got a £54,000 fine for unintentional drink driving 2 years ago:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/foot...y-a7473581.html

Good that makes sense

y would the club report him to the police?

isnt that likely to cause some tention between his camp and LFC?

let someone else report him and then deal with the incident

I think the fine also related to how serious is the incident.

For Yaya case, the judge accept that he was unintentionally drunk alcohol but he thought that it was impossible for Yaya to be unaware that he had been drinking. He drove 101mph after that which was 30mph over the speed limit which could be very dangerous. I think that is much more serious and that's why he was subject to a heavy fine.


For Salah case, he use his phone while the car stopped under traffic. I dont think it is a serious matter. Deduct points and fine GBP200 will do.


P.s. I dont think the fine in this case would be proportional to income. If that is the case, do you mean they will check the tax returns to see how much annual income for each individual before deciding the amount of the fine?

Because it is not a serious matter. So the club decided to report it and let Salah to pay the GBP200 fine and end the story.

Rightfully done by the club. First to show we don’t take discipline lightly both on and off the field. And also not let some tabloids pick this up and blow it totally out of proportion.

6 points and £1000 max fine from what I understand.