A cheeky McDonald's drive thru is a popular food of choice, with queues stretching back at various points of the day.
Apps are being created left, right and centre to make ordering at fast food restaurants even easier, reports the Mirror. However, drivers are being warned to watch out for fines that could occur when ordering a burger and fries.
Ordering food on your phone while waiting in the drive thru queue can result in a maximum fine of £1,000 and six penalty points on your licence. This law still occurs despite being on private line and not moving, as you could still be breaching rules for using a handset while driving.
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Placing orders using the chain's phone app to speed things up could therefore prove an expensive mistake. According to the RAC guidelines to mobile phone laws while driving, they state: "If your engine is running, your phone should be nowhere near your hands.
"This is still the case if the engine stops automatically to save fuel (called 'start-stop technology). As to whether you're safe on private land - any road the public has free access to is covered by the laws."
RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis told Mirror Money: “Every driver should always ensure they are parked and have their engine switched off before using a handheld phone – anything else could land them in trouble, even if they are in a car park, drive-thru or petrol forecourt.”
The penalty for being caught using a handheld device behind the wheel is six penalty points, and a £200 fine, which means that you'll lose your licence if you've passed your test any time within the last two years.
You could also be taken to court, if the police believe your case is an extreme one. This means that you could be banned from driving, and receive a maximum fine of £1,000 - rising to £2,500 if you’re driving a lorry or bus.
This decision is down to the local authorities. Even though it is incredibly unlikely the police staking out car parks and drive thrus, it doesn't mean there's no risk.
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