Editor’s Note: The original version of this story indicated the traffic stop took place in the drive-thru of the McDonald’s. RCMP officials have since confirmed the ticket was issued in the parking lot and the alleged violation occurred off the property. We regret the error.
RCMP say a man has been charged under the Traffic Safety Act after a traffic stop took place in the parking lot of a local McDonald’s that, despite online claims, was not conducted in the drive-thru.
“The individual was observed driving a vehicle on a public roadway while using a cellphone,” RCMP said in a release. A combined traffic services Saskatchewan RCMP officer initiated a traffic stop with the individual.
“The individual then pulled into the McDonald’s parking lot, where the traffic violation was issued.”
RCMP did not outline how much the ticket was issued for, however, according to SGI, a first offence distracted driving ticket is $580 and four demerit points.