PokéDriver Hits Cop Car (Video)
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You have likely heard about all of the trouble that Pokémon Go has caused since its release on July 6 — but this incident takes the cake.
Related: The 5 Most Ridiculous Pokémon Go Stories of the Week
The Baltimore police department posted this video Tuesday night after a driver playing Pokémon Go crashed into a parked police cruiser.
is not all fun and games. Here is a video of a distracted driver who struck one of our cars.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice)
The man is seen getting out of the car saying, “That’s what I get for playing this dumb ass game.”
Related: 8 Weird Reasons Pokémon Go Isn’t the Game Craze We’re Used To
And he’s right, it’s pretty bad, but he apparently isn’t the only one who’s been playing the augmented reality game behind the wheel. Transportation departments around the country are warning people that playing Pokémon Go while driving is dangerous.
Did you see this? is reminding drivers to NEVER and drive!
— Brittany Murphy (@BrittMurphyWMN)
Don’t and drive. That’s the message from the on the 836 heading westbound in Miami.
— CBS4 Miami (@CBSMiami)
Police departments are also getting on board, noting the dangers of playing in the driver’s seat.
What do you get when you mix driving & Pokémon Go? $325 and 4 Demerit Points. Police detect 2 drivers in 1 hour.
— NSW Police (@nswpolice)
Morning! Playing ? Don’t catch & drive! Wait, park & then Go. but safely!
— SarasotaPD (@sarasotapd)
Enjoy , but please be aware of your surroundings and don’t play it while driving. via
— Denver Sheriff (@DenverSheriff)
A push notification within the game warns players to watch their surroundings

If you absolutely must play Pokémon Go in the car, actor Daniel Franzese has a solution:
Omg! You can’t and drive but you can in your I just caught Pikachu in the Valley. God is real!!!
— Daniel Franzese (@WhatsupDanny)
You have likely heard about all of the trouble that Pokémon Go has caused since its release on July 6 — but this incident takes the cake.
Related: The 5 Most Ridiculous Pokémon Go Stories of the Week
The Baltimore police department posted this video Tuesday night after a driver playing Pokémon Go crashed into a parked police cruiser.