I've heard this one too.. i don't think whether you press the throttle or not - but the general fact that you can sneeze has made the crime excusable in court on a few occasions..

something like because it is the only time you are allowed to have your eyes shut (even if it is just for a split second) because really, you can't help it. i'm not sure whether it is actually officially legal or not.. but i'm sure i've heard it is..

anyway good luck with it bud.. pretty rubbish situation you're in

CWA