It really shouldn’t be an embarrassing thing to be pulled over by a police officer. Unfortunately for this driver, that’s likely what happened after a police officer tailed her for so long without her even realizing it.
She was likely on her phone, as implied by the text over the video that reads, “if you ever needed a sign to put the phone down… this is ur sign.” It doesn’t even look as though the woman realized what was happening by the end of the video.
I think what’s even more embarrassing is opening up TikTok and finding a video of yourself being tailed by a cop on a motorcycle without you even realizing it; even if the face is blurred out.
The video sparked conversations about texting and driving as well as driving safely.
She Somehow Never Noticed the Officer
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@ieatedfideo he was recording her for a good minute 😓 #california #police #bodycam ♬ Saxophones getting louder – Sped Up – AntonioVivald
In the video above, the camera is trained on a red SUV and what appears to be a police officer seated next to the vehicle on his motorcycle. In his hand, he appears to be holding the body camera that is typically worn on the vest, but angled to better see what the driver of the SUV is doing.
In the next clip, you can see the same officer on his motorcycle following the SUV on the streets with his emergency lights on. It’s a miracle that she didn’t see him at all; can you imagine if there were an actual emergency?
Even the caption of the video seemed surprised by the woman’s actions, reading, “he was recording her for a good minute 😓 .”
Imagine Finding Yourself on TikTok Like This
The comment section quickly turned into a debate over distracted driving, with many viewers admitting they occasionally use their phones—but only under certain circumstances. One of the most-liked comments explained, “I get on my phone when I’m at a stop, but when I resume driving, phone down,” while others said they were tired of constantly seeing drivers staring at their screens instead of the road.
Several commenters pointed out the irony that someone was recording the driver with another electronic device, with one joking, “The irony of EVERYONE in this video using a device.” Others questioned exactly what the first driver was doing, while a few argued that modern infotainment systems can be just as distracting as a smartphone, requiring drivers to dig through multiple menus just to adjust the air conditioning.
Of course, TikTok couldn’t resist making jokes. One commenter quipped, “Please make the text bigger, I’m trying to drive,” while another admitted, “I’m watching TikToks while I drive. I watched your TikTok as I am driving now.”
Meanwhile, several locals recognized the intersection immediately, and others reminded viewers that getting caught using a phone behind the wheel can result in a surprisingly expensive ticket.