In a world where multitasking is often celebrated, one Queensland social media personality took things too far, landing himself a hefty fine for an unusual driving offence.

This social media personality, also known for his wild antics and 2.2 million social media followers, recently shared images that left many in disbelief.

The stunt quickly became popular online and has sparked conversations about the limits of online content and personal responsibility.

A photo recently popped up on social media showing Jackson O'Doherty taking multitasking to a whole new level.

While driving, he was cooking a steak on a frying pan, leading to a hefty fine of $1,033 and an avalanche of online reactions.

The caption that went with the post was a delightful mix of frustration and humour: 'Cooking steak whilst driving = $1,000 fine.'

Jackson O’Doherty was fined $1033 for cooking steak while driving. Credit: @itsjackson / Instagram

The infringement notice, which O'Doherty proudly shared, stated the charge as 'Driver use frying pan handheld/resting on the body.'

The photo on the Pacific Motorway—one of the busiest highways between Brisbane and the Gold Coast—showed O'Doherty expertly flipping a steak with tongs while it sizzled away on a portable stove.

This bizarre culinary adventure took place in broad daylight, with the timestamp reading 13:43. It was the perfect moment for a roadside feast, clearly.

Known for his party-boy image and a penchant for pushing the envelope, O'Doherty's followers were amused but not entirely shocked by his latest escapade.

The comments section quickly became a sizzling discussion, with puns and jokes aplenty.

'High stake driving at its finest,' quipped one follower, while another couldn't resist commenting on the quality of the meat:

'That looks like a bloody good slice of wagyu. The lady behind the computer must have been vegan.'

Some followers even questioned the legality of the fine, with one asking, 'I’d like to see where our laws say this is a fineable offence'.

In a twist that adds even more flavour to the story, the Grand Hotel Childers, a pub in Queensland, seized the opportunity to offer O'Doherty a free steak, inviting him to enjoy a 'Mongrel Rump on the house!'

This gesture not only shows the pub's sense of humour but also highlights how O'Doherty's antics can stir up local businesses and communities.

It's worth noting that this isn't the first time O'Doherty has been fined for an unconventional driving offence.

In 2023, he faced the same acceptable amount for using a typewriter while behind the wheel.

O'Doherty's appetite for boundary-pushing stunts seems as insatiable as his taste for a good steak.

For our readers, this story reminds us that while the world is changing and social media can bring us all sorts of odd news, safety should always come first—especially on the road.

It's important to remember that driving requires full attention and should not be mixed with other activities, no matter how tempting it might be to save time.

In other news, a 70-year-old grandmother was charged a $1,209 fine for having her thumb on her phone while driving.

The fine, more than her weekly pension, forced her to cut back on her Christmas spending. You can read more about it here.

Key Takeaways

• Queensland social media personality Jackson O’Doherty was fined $1033 for cooking a steak with a frying pan whilst driving.
• He shared the infringement notice and images of the act with his 2.2 million social media followers, advising against driving and cooking simultaneously.
• The offence, captured on the Pacific Motorway, was humorously discussed by his followers with comments incorporating puns and humour.
• In response to the incident, the Grand Hotel Childers offered Mr O’Doherty a free steak, and it was suggested that his actions might be stunts to maintain his reputation for pushing boundaries.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this unusual tale. Have you ever witnessed any strange behaviour on the roads? Do you think the fine was justified? Share your stories and opinions in the comments below.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Hes an idiot, should have been fined a lot more

Fined for what? For setting up a prank?

 

[Wendy]

Just think, if it really had happened and he stopped suddenly, the frying pan would end up in his lap.
Now that would make an interesting video.

 

[RobbyNotTheRobot]

This fool, obviously, wants a short life. Frankly, I don't care as long as he doesn't take someone else with him.

As long as he crashes into a tree that survives is all I care about. Someone else can lament for his death, not me, I will still sleep well knowing Darwin is correct.

 

[deni67]

As long as he crashes into a tree that survives is all I care about. Someone else can lament for his death, not me, I will still sleep well knowing Darwin is correct.

It was a hoax.

 

[RobbyNotTheRobot]

It was a hoax.

Hoax or not. There will still be Darwin awards contenders to pull this off. There was Planking, there was the ice water challenge, there was the cinnamon challenge, there was walk next to your car while moving challenge and lots more cooked up by idiot Tic Tockers ect and now there is the cook dinner while driving challenge.
I seen a video of a skateboarder attempting to do a jump while ON FIRE with a few helpers at the other end with buckets of water to put him out. Even though he was burning for about 5 seconds he still got major burns on his back. what a laugh I had. Jackass was a show I could not watch. The things testosterone has to answer for.

 

[Miss Jewel]

Dangerous idiot!

 

[Soxylox]

OMG What would have happened if he'd hit something (not a person) and the stove had tipped. His car could have caught on fire and we may not have him around anymore.

 

[deni67]

OMG What would have happened if he'd hit something (not a person) and the stove had tipped. His car could have caught on fire and we may not have him around anymore.

It didn't happen, it was a hoax.