Steven Simonar may have passed you on the highway, and you'd never have known that the driver of the pickup truck in the neighbouring lane had no arms. Simonar has been honing his driving skills sans upper limbs for the last 28 years - and he's never encountered any issues, save for the fact that he can't buckle up unassisted.

Over the course of nearly three decades this enterprising man has adapted five vehicles with a special wheel and stirrup that allow him to steer with his left foot while using the brake and accelerator pedals as normal. Simonar has managed to steer clear of accidents and traffic tickets... until now.

Last week, during a routine police spot check held by the RCMP and local Saskatoon Police Services, the officer who pulled him over noticed that he was not wearing his seatbelt. A ticket was written for $175 and Simonar states that this is the first time he's ever received such a ticket, "It never dawned on me I'd get a ticket, because I've been stopped numerous times and I've never had an issue," he said. "You just have to look once to figure it out."

Simonar is now fighting the ticket, but it's not the $175 penalty that has him most upset. During the course of the spot check he claims that one of the officers said, "Well if he can't put his seatbelt on maybe he shouldn't be driving." While road safety must take precedence, the alleged statement does sound insensitive to Simonar's plight. In the end, the courts will decide, but we must acknowledge Simonar for his determination and grit to keep driving despite his significant handicap.

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