A driver has been fined after being pulled over by Police on the M5 through Somerset on Wednesday (March 9th) for using a mobile phone and eating a takeaway meal.
Police say the driver was eating a McDonald’s takeaway off their lap while driving, with three children in the car and a loose dog.
An Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit spokesperson tweeted: “Unimpressive multitasking from driver on the M5.”
“Sat in lane 2 for no reason, seen talking on phone.”
“Vehicle stopped with three children and a loose dog onboard.”
“Quite what hand driver was using to eat McDonald’s breakfast with from their lap, we don’t know.”
The driver received six points and a £300 fine.
