McDonald's trip to Wiltshire costs man his vehicle and £200
The 34-year-old drove from Luton to Devizes on Thursday night
Last updated 17th Jan 2021
A man who drove from Luton to Wiltshire for a McDonald’s on Thursday night has been handed a £200 fine and had his vehicle seized.
The 34-year-old from Luton, who had already received a warning, was stopped on Estcourt Street in Devizes on Thursday evening (14th January.)
The distance travelled across multiple counties to get to Devizes, which doesn't have a McDonalds, is a breach of the Covid-19 regulations currently in place.
As well as being given a fixed penalty notice the man's vehicle was seized for no insurance.
A Spokesperson from Wiltshire Police said: "We encourage the public to make sure they are up to date with the most recent government guidance by visiting www.gov.uk/coronavirus to ensure you understand the rules clearly and what they will mean for you.
"The majority of people across Wiltshire continue to act responsibly and we thank you for that, however, it is important to protect the NHS that we all stick to the rules.
"If you have concerns about someone potentially breaching the Government's restrictions we would urge you to report this online via the Report section of our website to help keep our phone lines free for other police matters"