If you habitually eat while driving, this story out of Wisconsin may have you rethinking that choice.
Is It Illegal to Eat While Driving in Illinois or Wisconsin?
Just so we’re clear, neither Illinois nor Wisconsin have a law specifically stating it is illegal to eat while driving, but in certain circumstances, it can be considered distracted driving which is illegal in both states.
I may not have a law degree, but I’m assuming eating something easy like candy, chips or fries behind the wheel wouldn’t be considered distracted driving. Eating something messy like a taco, though, that has disaster written all over it.
Wisconsin Woman Rear Ends Sheriff’s Deputy While Eating Taco Bell
This story out of Darien, Wisconsin might be a candidate for the “Dueling Dummies” segment we do each weekday morning at 7:45, but that’s not fair. This situation could happen to any of us who just can’t wait to dig into the Taco Bell we just ordered:
An article from Walworth County Community News says:…