Don’t Get Caught Eating & Driving In This South Dakota Town
Don't even think about eating and driving in this small South Dakota town. You could get in more trouble than you think.
This seems like a normal routine for some people to enjoy a burger with fries or a milkshake on the road. However, just like using your cell phone while driving is against the law, is eating and driving illegal in South Dakota? Well...that really depends on what South Dakota town you're driving in.
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Fun fact: There are no specific laws about eating and driving in South Dakota. So technically, eating and driving is allowed. However, there is one South Dakota city that actually fines drivers for eating while driving.
According to the Business Insider, the town of Huron, South Dakota enforces that eating and driving is illegal. If you get caught eating those french fries in the car while driving, the city will fine you $15.00. Not only is eating prohibited while driving, other distractions are also illegal in Huron. These distracting behaviors include putting on makeup, reading, or writing.
The City of Huron passed this city ordinance back in 2013. $15.00 may not seem like a lot, but it can add up if you are a repeat offender.
I get it. People just have busy schedules. I even had a few cheeseburgers in the car with my mom growing up when my sister and I were on our way to ice skating practice. Sometimes there are just not enough hours in the day. However, reaching for that french fry is certainly not worth getting into a car accident or the fine you could ultimately pay!
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So the next time you're driving through Huron, South Dakota, make sure you eat something before or after you're on the road. The cheese curds and fries can wait.
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