Woman fined after driving 100 miles, during lockdown, for a burger
Police say it's not classed as essential travel
Last updated 13th Jan 2021
A Lincolnshire woman has been fined after driving 100 miles, during lockdown, to buy a burger.
North Yorkshire Police say she passed through 3 counties on her way to McDonald's with her sister in Scarborough.
Chief Inspector Rachel Wood of North Yorkshire Police said: “Driving through three counties to get a burger is not classed as essential travel".
"So the woman, who is in her 30s, received a fixed penalty notice from North Yorkshire Police".
“Most people in North Yorkshire are trying really hard to stop the spread of Covid in our communities and protect the vulnerable".
“When this pandemic is over, we know everyone’s looking forward to going where they want, when they want".
"But in the meantime, I’d like to say thank you to everyone who continues to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives".