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Glasgow Live
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Jon Macpherson & Alexander Smail

Drivers warned of £5,000 fine and licence points for eating in the car

Drivers have been warned they could be hit with a £100 fine, that in some cases could be bumped up to £5,000, for eating in their car.

Many people enjoy a snack while on the road, whether it be fruit, chocolate, or crisps. With so many petrol stations dotted across the country, there are plenty of opportunities to top up if you're feeling peckish.

However, as reported by Lancs Live, research carried out by the University of Leeds has revealed that drivers' reaction times are as much as 44 per cent slower when eating. And doing so could land you in trouble.

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