Love Island’s Dami Hope slammed as ‘stupid’ over dangerous driving stunt

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Love Island’s Dami Hope slammed as ‘stupid’ over dangerous driving stunt
Love Island’s Dami Hope slammed as ‘stupid’ over dangerous driving stunt

LOVE Island star Dami Hope has been slammed by road safety campaigners for filming himself while driving in a recent clip.

The reality star, 27, shared a video of him recording footage from behind the wheel of his moving car.

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Dami Hope has been slammed as 'stupid' for filming a video while driving
The reality star was then appeared to take his eyes off the road
The reality star was then appeared to take his eyes off the road
Dami then filmed the sky from his sunroof
Dami then filmed the sky from his sunroof

Dami could be seen driving his Mercedes Benz while holding his phone in his left hand as he filmed himself in the rear view mirror before recording clips of the road in front of him.

He then took both hands off the steering wheel and began to film from his sunroof.

The TV star - who shot to fame on the ITV2 dating show last year - shared the clip with his fans.

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He captioned it: "Summer soon land."

The video shows him appearing to take his eyes off the road - which has prompted road safety campaigners to slam him for his "stupid" and "dangerous" driving stunt.

John Scruby, from the Campaign Against Drink Driving, said: "This seems to be yet another example if so-called 'celebrities' thinking they are above the law.

"And just how stupid are they to not only break the basic laws in traffic legislation, but to film themselves doing it?

"Can these celebrities not realise just what their behaviour promotes to young, influenced people, especially those novices or about-to-become drivers?

"I sincerely hope that the police in whatever area covers this incident take action and pursue a conviction for the behaviour of this individual.

"Maybe they'd like to come and speak to some of the victims of similar behaviour and explain to them why they think it's okay to flaunt the law in such a flagrant manner."

Dami's rep has been approached by The Sun.

Dami found fame on the ITV2 dating programme last year.

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He finished the show in third place alongside girlfriend Indiyah Polack.

Road safety campaigners said celebrities are not above the law
Road safety campaigners said celebrities are not above the lawCredit: Getty
Dami has been slammed as a bad influence on young drivers
Dami has been slammed as a bad influence on young driversCredit: Instagram

Ellie Henman

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