Driving whilst eating a Cornetto at the same time?

reduceditem

Lum wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_container_law



So Mississippi, not Texas, allows you to literally drink alcohol while driving.

You might be able to do it in Britain, too.

Is there a specific law that prohibits it? (assuming you are still under the legal limit)

Flyboy152

I remember watching one of these "road cop" type programmes, a while ago and the patrol was using a tractor unit to spot bad driving of LGV drivers. They pulled one driver over and found open cans of Tenants lager (still fizzy) and he was three times over the limit. :eek:

Stephen_Leak

I must confess that I do sometimes do eat whilst driving. However, in my defence I do pick suitable "finger food" and then unwrap it and lay it out like a picnic on the passenger seat. Then, and only when it's safe to do so, it's just a matter of reaching across, and popping it into my mouth. After 55 years of practice eating and 35 years of practice driving, I can now do this without taking my eyes off the road. I maintain that this is no better or worse than taking your left hand off the wheel to change gear or operate a dashboard switch, etc.

Of course, the reality of the situation is that, whenever you get into a vehicle, you're guilty. The only question is what of.

cyclonebri1

reduceditem wrote: »

You might be able to do it in Britain, too.

Is there a specific law that prohibits it? (assuming you are still under the legal limit)

The only thing I can think of is that you could be ticketed for not being in control of the vehicle, (not sure of the actual offence), but I don't think there would be any issue if it was beer or water.

Of course you'ld then have a 20 min wait at the nick before they could test you. Not a bright isea even if not a crime;);)

reduceditem

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

The only thing I can think of is that you could be ticketed for not being in control of the vehicle, (not sure of the actual offence), but I don't think there would be any issue if it was beer or water.

Of course you'ld then have a 20 min wait at the nick before they could test you. Not a bright isea even if not a crime;);)

They wouldn't take you to the nick if the roadside test was negative, I would think.

Though I'm pretty sure they'd do their best to charge you with something....ANYTHING, if they caught someone casually swigging from a bottle of Pinot Grigiot as they drove around.

cyclonebri1

reduceditem wrote: »

They wouldn't take you to the nick if the roadside test was negative, I would think.

Though I'm pretty sure they'd do their best to charge you with something....ANYTHING, if they caught someone casually swigging from a bottle of Pinot Grigiot as they drove around.

They would ask if you'd had a drink within the last 20 mins, which I asume is the time estimated for alcohol in your gullet to get further down? As in a roadside test would not be "admissible"

And yes, they would charge you with something, just like they would if you were shaving, combing your hair, ****ing your girlfriend:A, peeling a banana, (stop digging)etc etc

movilogo

I hate eating while driving. I don't like to clean the crumbs from seat when I'm home. I just plan my journey so that I can get enough rest stops.

Derivative

I ride a bike so can't do any of these things.

It does seem a bit mental though. I can understand eating wine gums or something but I've seen people eating a full McDonalds at the wheel. Crazy stuff.

Flyboy152

Many years ago, whilst travelling at night on the M25, I passed a car where the driver (looking a bit like Billy Connolly), was playing a flute. He was using knees to steer the car. :eek: When he saw me looking, he quickly threw the flute away and used his hands to steer. If he hadn't, he would have hit the exit lane divider he was heading towards.

Yorkie1

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

The only thing I can think of is that you could be ticketed for not being in control of the vehicle, (not sure of the actual offence)

s.41D RTA 1988
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/41D