Did you know that you are not allowed to eat whilst driving? We know you can’t be on your phone and drive… well, In Queensland, it is!
Queensland’s Transport and Main Roads department reminded people of the law on Tuesday, outraging those who had no idea consuming food or drink while driving is banned.
Turns out that the little known Australian road rule – that almost everyone has unknowingly broken at some point by eating or drinking – can cost drivers up to $600, and not just financial punishment but three demerit points too!
Same goes for drivers in Western Australia – with drivers forced to fork out $600 should they commit the offence.
In NSW, drivers caught eating or drinking can be fined $469 and three demerit points.
In the Northern Territory there is a $150 fine for careless driving – which eating or drinking while driving could be considered.
South Australian drivers can be fined up to $201 for not having proper control of their vehicle, with the same offence in the ACT costing $301.
Eating or drinking while driving in Tasmania could lead to a $173 fine and three demerit points.
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