France has banned drivers from eating at the wheel, as part of a crackdown on distracted drivers.
Anyone caught eating at the wheel can be pulled over and handed an on-the-spot fine of up to 50.
Researches have found eating caused a minimal impact on driver performance. The issue with one previous study was the use of a packet of sweets as the “food”. Distraction is broadly covered in the safety initiatives with eating while driving coming under that banner.
There are no rules that prohibit eating while driving in China, but distracted drivers are a danger to themselves and other road users. If eating while driving interferes with a driver’s control of the vehicle, the driver may be committing an offence depending on the circumstances.