I was eating a sandwich at a red light last week and a cop pulled up next to me. Made me wonder if there's actually a fine for this. I know texting is illegal, but what about just having a coffee or snack while you're behind the wheel?
I've grabbed coffee at stoplights plenty of times without issue, but it really depends on where you are - some states and municipalities have distracted driving laws broad enough to technically cover eating or drinking if an officer decides it's affecting your ability to drive safely. The texting laws are way more cut-and-dry, but eating at a red light specifically shouldn't get you in trouble in most places unless a cop thinks you're genuinely distracted or impaired.
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