Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, has faced criticism from road safety organisations after being seen eating chicken nuggets while driving her £180,000 Mercedes-AMG G 63 Magno Edition.
The incident occurred in Mollly’s new docuseries, shortly after her public separation from Tommy Fury, her partner of five years, with whom she shares a daughter, Bambi. Road safety advocates have expressed concerns over the potential hazards of eating while driving, emphasising that such distractions can significantly impair a driver’s focus and reaction times.
They urge all motorists to avoid multitasking behind the wheel to ensure the safety of all road users. Charities have also suggested that Molly should take breaks whilst driving if she insists on indulging throughout. Molly has made it clear in her docusereies that she loves the mini crispy delights.
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In the first episode of Behind It All, Molly-Mae is seen visiting a McDonald’s drive-thru in her luxury wagon. She places an order, including a large Chicken Big Mac meal, six chicken nuggets, a mozzarella dipper sharebox, and three dips: curry, ketchup, and BBQ.
Later, while driving, the former Love Island star is shown eating the chicken nuggets. Speaking candidly to the camera, Molly-Mae shared: “I love food like I actually live to eat. So many people that are around me are like ‘I’ll just get the salad’ and that could never be me. If it’s salad with chips then yeah I’m on board.”
A spokesperson for IAM RoadSmart highlighted that while eating behind the wheel isn’t illegal, it can be highly distracting and may lead to careless driving charges. They emphasised that at 60mph, it takes over 70 metres to stop in an emergency, and distractions like eating could prevent a driver from reacting in time, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Additional dangers include the possibility of spilling hot food, which could cause a sudden, uncontrolled reaction and endanger other road users.
The spokesperson also noted that young drivers are particularly prone to this behaviour, with nearly half of those aged 18-26 admitting to eating while driving. They advised Molly-Mae Hague and others to avoid eating on the move and instead take a break to ensure safety.
Road Safety manager, Caitlin Taylor from Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, told Mailonline: “Eating, drinking, or engaging in any activity that takes your hands off the wheel or your mind off the road can significantly increase the risk of a collision.
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“Distracted driving is a major contributor to road collisions, with reaction times slowed and the ability to respond to hazards severely reduced.”
Caitlin pointed out that in 2023, in-vehicle distractions played a part in 754 crashes that resulted in either fatalities or serious injuries. She emphasised that driving at high speeds, where permitted, requires full attention to ensure the safety of the driver, passengers, and other road users. Even a brief distraction, like eating a snack, can have devastating consequences.
RoSPA, dedicated to accident prevention, encourages drivers to put safety first at all times. Taking straightforward measures, like eating before starting your journey or pulling over for a break when necessary, can significantly lower the risk of incidents on the road.
Eating behind the wheel isn’t against the law, but the RAC has highlighted that it could lead to a careless driving charge if it causes distraction. Police may issue an on-the-spot fine of £100 and add three penalty points if they believe the driver isn’t in full control of the vehicle.
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