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Can you eat while driving in Georgia?
I’m currently driving through Georgia on my way down to Disney World, and my family and I wanted to stop by a local burger shop. We’re hoping to make it to Disney World by this evening, so I don’t want to lose time sitting inside the restaurant when we could be on the road. Is it legal to eat while I drive in Georgia?
Kevin Martinez · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’ve been there—there’s nothing like the joy of stopping to get food after spending hours on the road.
While technically, you can eat while driving in
Georgia
, you might want to give yourself a little window to stop and enjoy your meal before getting back on the road.Georgia law (
Code 40-6-241
) states that drivers shall not engage in any actions which may distract them. This applies to all forms of distracted driving
, which may include eating behind the wheel.If you get pulled over, you could face a $50 fine for your first distracted driving offense or a $100 fine if you’re a repeat offender. Not to mention the fact that eating while driving can pose a safety hazard for you, your passengers, and your vehicle.
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- Gregory R.
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