SUSSEX Police have issued a safety warning after a motorist was caught on camera appearing to play guitar behind the wheel. 

The photograph received national attention after it was published by The Argus - promoting road safety experts and fellow musicians to brand the mystery man as an "idiot". 

No formal complaint has been made to Sussex Police, but Inspector Stewart Goodwin, of the Arun road policing unit, said: " I have seen the photograph.

"Unfortunately there is no vehicle registration number, nor is it clear if the person with the guitar is actually the driver.

"However, it is perhaps an opportunity to underline the message that motorists should never do anything that distracts them from driving while on the move or in traffic."