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Molly-Mae Hague is blasted by road safety charities for eating chicken nuggets while behind the wheel of her £180k Mercedes 4×4 – and why she could even be prosecuted

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Molly-Mae Hague has been criticized by road safety charities for eating at the wheel of her £180,000 Mercedes-Benz 4x4 in her new Amazon Prime documentary series.

Molly-Mae Hague has been criticized by road safety charities for eating at the wheel of her £180,000 Mercedes-Benz 4×4 in her new Amazon Prime documentary series.

Charities including the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and IAM RoadSmart, formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists, condemned the influencer for eating takeaways while driving and advised her to take a meal break or wait until she got home.

They also warned of the potential “devastating consequences” of Molly-Mae’s actions, urged her to “prioritize safety above all else” and warned she could face prosecution.

In footage from episode one of Behind It All, Molly-Mae orders a McDonalds meal at a drive-thru while sitting in her luxury car.

Order a large Big Mac chicken meal, six chicken nuggets, and a sharing box of mozzarella. The order was completed with three sauces: curry, ketchup and BBQ.

Moments later, as Molly-Mae drives the Mercedes-Benz G-Class van, the former Love Islander is seen eating chicken nuggets as the camera pans to the speedometer, which shows her traveling at 61mph.

Molly-Mae tells her millions of young viewers: ‘I love food like I really live to eat. A lot of people around me say, “I’ll just bring the salad,” and that could never be me. If it’s salad with fries, then yes, I agree.”

Molly-Mae Hague has been criticized by road safety charities for eating at the wheel of her £180,000 Mercedes-Benz 4×4 in her new Amazon Prime documentary series.

Charities such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and IAM RoadSmart, formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists, have reported the influencer for consuming takeaway food while driving.

Charities such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and IAM RoadSmart, formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists, have reported the influencer for consuming takeaway food while driving.

They also warned about the possible

They also warned of the potential “devastating consequences” of Molly-Mae’s actions, urged her to “prioritize safety above all else” and warned she could face prosecution.

But his mid-course mockery has not been well received by road safety advocates, and they even warn that it could lead to a lawsuit.

IAM RoadSmart spokesperson Harriet Hernando said: “While it is not illegal to eat while driving, anything that takes your attention away from the road is distracting and police can prosecute you for careless driving.”

“Even in dry conditions, if you are traveling at 100 km/h and eating, and suddenly you are forced to brake sharply in an emergency, it will take you more than 70 meters to stop.

“If you are distracted, you may not even brake, risking a major collision. Then there are the risks of spilling hot food on your lap, which can cause an involuntary reaction.

“All of this puts other road users at risk and dramatically increases the chances of having an accident and killing or seriously injuring someone.

‘There needs to be more awareness, especially among young drivers, that this is not acceptable behaviour: IAM RoadSmart research into the driving habits of 18-26 year olds found that almost half (46%) admitted having eaten while driving. ‘

“Our advice to Molly-Mae Hague is to avoid eating while driving and take a break instead.”

Caitlin Taylor, director of road safety at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, echoed his sentiments.

In footage from episode one of Behind It All, Molly-Mae orders a McDonalds meal at a drive-thru while sitting in her luxury car.

In footage from episode one of Behind It All, Molly-Mae orders a McDonalds meal at a drive-thru while sitting in her luxury car.

Moments later, as Molly-Mae drives the Mercedes-Benz G-Class van, the former Love Islander is seen eating chicken nuggets as the camera pans to the speedometer, which shows her traveling at 61mph.

Moments later, as Molly-Mae drives the Mercedes-Benz G-Class van, the former Love Islander is seen eating chicken nuggets as the camera pans to the speedometer, which shows her traveling at 61mph.

She told Mail Online: ‘Eating, drinking or doing any activity that takes your hands off the wheel or your mind off the road can significantly increase the risk of a collision.

“Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of road collisions, as reaction times slow down and the ability to respond to dangers is severely reduced. In 2023, in-vehicle distractions contributed to 754 road crashes resulting in deaths or serious injuries.

‘Driving at high speeds, where permitted, also requires full concentration from the driver to ensure their safety, that of their passengers and that of other road users. Even a momentary distraction, such as eating a snack, can have devastating consequences.’

‘As an organization committed to accident prevention, RoSPA urges all drivers to prioritize safety above all else. Simple measures, such as eating before you set out or stopping to take a break when you need to eat, can make a real difference in reducing risks.’

The six-part series aims to reveal the real Molly-Mae, going beyond the headlines and following her life after her breakup with Tommy Fury.

The six-part series aims to reveal the real Molly-Mae, going beyond the headlines and following her life after her breakup with Tommy Fury.

In the revealing new series, the influencer shows how she juggles being a mother to her daughter Bambi, managing her brand Maebe and the pressure of being in the public eye, as well as addressing her highly publicized split.

In the revealing new series, the influencer shows how she juggles being a mother to her daughter Bambi, managing her brand Maebe and the pressure of being in the public eye, as well as addressing her highly publicized split.

A study from the University of Leeds found that drivers who ate while driving reacted 44% slower than normal. This is because eating can distract drivers and divert their attention from the road.

While it is not illegal to eat while driving, the RAC has warned that if drivers become distracted by eating something while driving, the police could prosecute them for reckless driving if they consider that they do not have proper control of the vehicle, an offense that carries a fine. of £100 and three penalty points.

Adam Bragg, director of DRIVE, one of the UK’s largest driving instructor trainers, said: “With her large impressionable following, Molly-mae is setting a poor example of the importance of concentration behind the wheel and of his attitude.” shows a complete disregard for your safety and also that of other road users.’

Julie Townsend, former deputy chief executive of Brake, the road safety charity, has previously spoken out against eating while driving.

She said: ‘Driving is the most complicated and risky thing that most of us do on a regular basis, so it is vital that we give it our full attention; We can’t afford to treat our cars as an extension of our kitchen or bathroom.

“Eating while driving often means taking your eyes, hands and mind off the road and dramatically increases your chances of getting into an accident and killing or seriously injuring someone.”

It comes after Molly admitted she “hasn’t been honest with anyone” in her new documentary, Behind It All.

The six-part series aims to reveal the real Molly-Mae, going beyond the headlines and following her life after her breakup with Tommy Fury.

In the revealing new series, the influencer shows how she juggles being a mother to her daughter Bambi, managing her brand Maebe and the pressure of being in the public eye, as well as addressing her highly publicized split.

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