Be Warned Drivers Could be stung for using Apple Pay at Drive through by Police

Driver could land themselves with a hefty fine and points on their licence by using a drive Drivers could be stung by a maximum £1,000 fine and six penalty points if they use their smartphone to pay for their meal at a drive thru. The standard fine for using a smartphone while driving is £200 and six penalty points on your licence, but if your case goes to court you could face a £1,000 fine. The use of smartphone payment apps such as Apple Pay and Android Pay have become prevalent in the UK, due to the ease and convenience. Paying for a meal at a drive thru with your smartphone could see you land a fine Driving without shoes – Although a common myth, it is not illegal to drive barefoot if you are able to operate the controls safely Car tax rates are changing in the UK from April 1st However, due to changes in the law regarding smartphone usage in the UK while behind the wheel, you could face a fine if you are caught. Under the new phone driving laws, if you touch your phone, while driving on a road, you could land yourself a maximum £1,000 fine and six penalty points on your licence. This means that anyone paying for their meal using this service could too be fined,