McDonald’s Customer Hit With $400 Traffic Ticket After Making Big Mistake In Drive-thru

We've all had times when we go for fast food and spend more than we planned.

It happens, but it's not usually the end of the world.

However, I doubt that you paid hundreds of dollars when you thought you would get a free meal. 

That was the fate of one unlucky eighteen-year-old. 

Prima told the police officer that he wasn’t really driving, but rather that his car was just rolling, barely moving. CTV News

At a McDonald's in Saskatoon, Canada, Mason Prima claims he was waiting inside his car on his phone when a policeman pulled him over. 

Despite his best efforts, he was unable to explain that he was on his phone, using the fast-food app to use coupons to get a free meal for himself.

“I’m barely even moving. I pull up my app and look at the rear-view mirror and there’s a motorcycle cop behind me,” Prima recalled as he spoke to CTV News.

“I just go like this and show him I’m on my McDonald’s app loading up the code to get a free meal."

“I’m just trying to get a free meal, but no, turns out to be a very expensive lunch."

“I was kind of shocked to be honest. I’ve never had that before — I open up my app every time I go over to drive-thru and I’ve never had that issue."

Prima said to the policeman that he wasn't actually driving, that his automobile was merely rolling along very slowly, and that he wasn't even pressing the stop or gas pedal. 

Prima was fined $580 (CA$), which is equal to $425 USD, by the Saskatoon police officer.

According to CTV News, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police disputed Prima's version of the traffic stop and stood by their conduct.

The Saskatoon police officer issued Prima with a $580 fine, the equivalent of $425 USD. CTV News

The department said: “RCMP can confirm that on May 13, 2024 the individual was observed driving a vehicle on a public roadway while using a cellphone."

“A Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan RCMP officer initiated a traffic stop with the individual. The individual then pulled in the McDonald’s parking lot, where the traffic violation was issued.”

Prima claims that since he has only had his license for two years, the significant amount he has been compelled to pay is not as big of a problem as the demerits. 

He further stated that he plans to contest the ticket in court in July rather than paying the fine.