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Driver Sentenced for Dangerous, Phone-Scrolling Nitrous Drive

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC · How we work

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Shania Care-Slede (20) received a 20-week jail term, suspended for 12 months, for dangerous driving.
Prosecutor Adam Lodge showed video of Care-Slede driving hands-free, holding a nitrous-oxide balloon, and scrolling on her phone.
She must complete 120 hours of unpaid work and is barred from driving for one year.
Care-Slede will face arson and aggravated arson trial in May 2027 for the July 11 wildfire near Dovestone Reservoir.

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Story summary

Shania Care-Slede (20) received a 20-week jail term, suspended for 12 months, for dangerous driving.
Prosecutor Adam Lodge showed video of Care-Slede driving hands-free, holding a nitrous-oxide balloon, and scrolling on her phone.
She must complete 120 hours of unpaid work and is barred from driving for one year.
Care-Slede will face arson and aggravated arson trial in May 2027 for the July 11 wildfire near Dovestone Reservoir.