The railroad minister admitted to having used his mobile phone while driving a two -story old bus through London at peak time.
Lord Peter Hendy was at the wheel of the old routemaster for a charity event when he was seen sending text messages to a friend, as first Reported by The Sunday Times.
A spokesman for Lord Hendy said: “Last month, Peter Hendy used his phone while driving. He apologized entirely by this trial error and has contacted the police.”
A source close to Lord Hendy said he would accept the sanction, which is probably six points in his license and a fine.
The incident took place on March 28 killing the peak time of the event. Lord Hendy was sending text messages to a friend about a prostate cancer test.
He had been touring the bus, which he has, as part of a fundraising for the Fund for Railway Benefits of Charity, or that is a patron. The beneficial organization works to support rail workers and their families.
But he was reported to the police only a few days later by one of the passengers.
In a statement, the organizers of the fundraising of the Railway Family said: “None of us advocated or tolerates insecure practices. However, we reiterate that we are not aware of the whole situation and affirm our hope of that.
“The organizers regret that a positive and pleasant event has ended in this way and that they would ever would like to express our thanks to Lord Hendy for their support for our event and fundraising.”
It is not the first time that a government minister is caught using his phone while driving.
The then Minister of Security and Conservative Deputy Tom Tuithat was prohibited from driving for six months in 2022 after they were caught using the device while the wheel was performed.
He recovered six points in his offensive license, joined the six that he already had for two previous driving crimes. He was also ordered to pay a fine of £ 1,000, a surcharge of £ 100 and costs of £ 110.
The BBC has contacted the Metropolitan Police to comment.