UK drivers are being warned that they could risk a fine and receiving points on their licence when they wait to order at a drive-through.
states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel of the car.
This law still applies while stopped at traffic lights, queuing in traffic, supervising a learner driver, driving a car that turns off the engine when you stop moving, and holding and using a device that’s offline or in flight mode.
Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, said: “Stopping by a drive-thru can be a quick and convenient way to grab a tasty meal or, but drivers should be aware that they could land a six-point penalty and a massive fine when using their phone, while the engine is running. “In addition to calling or texting, this law also applies to using phones to take photos or videos, playing games, or scrolling through playlists at the drive-thru.
“Drivers will however still be able to continue using a ‘hands-free’ device, such as sat-nav, if it’s secured.”
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