We’re not kidding, sadly.
Almost all of us spend our morning commute enjoying a good cup of caffiene, however, NSW drivers are being warned that a cuppa Joe could cost you a massive fine and points to boot.
A woman was recently pulled over by a highway patrol cop while driving from Newcastle to Sydney and sipping on a takeaway coffee.
She told the Newcastle Herald that the patrol officer threatened to fine her $495 and deduct three points from her licence.
“He was telling me that I should be concentrating on driving and that he could give me a $495 fine and take three points from my licence.
“I had no idea I was doing anything wrong. Then he said if I wanted to drink the coffee, I should pull over and have a drink, not just takes sips as I drive along.”
Luckily, there’s no actual law in Australia that prohibits you from eating or drinking (non-alcoholic drinks) while driving, which is the good news.
The bad news is that the police are able to issue an infringement notice if they determine a driver is not in control of the vehicle because they’re distracted.
Who knew that the one thing that’s supposed to make us all more alert could count as a distraction?
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Written by Brynn Davis and Kate Stevens
