Would it still be illegal to unlock your phone to use the McDonalds app on private land? Didn't think road law would apply to a McDonald's forecourt.
Yes. If 'the public have access' then the usual laws apply.
https://thedrivingsolicitor.co.uk/2019/03/11/road-or-other-public-place-where-do-driving-laws-apply/ has a bunch of edge case examples. Apparently a pub car park changes status when the pub closes. So you can probably legally use your phone at McDonalds drive through providing it isn't open.
Thanks, that's useful. It's something I've occasionally idly pondered without ever bothering to find the answer.
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Yes. If 'the public have access' then the usual laws apply.
https://thedrivingsolicitor.co.uk/2019/03/11/road-or-other-public-place-where-do-driving-laws-apply/ has a bunch of edge case examples. Apparently a pub car park changes status when the pub closes. So you can probably legally use your phone at McDonalds drive through providing it isn't open.