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McDonald's Drive-Thru Fiasco: $580 Ticket for Using App Sparks Controversy

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Teen fined hundreds for using McDonald's app at drive-thru. Outrage and disbelief ensue!

In a bizarre turn of events at a McDonald's drive-thru in Saskatoon, Canada, a teenager named Mason Prima found himself at the center of a hefty $580 ticket controversy. The young customer innocently tried to redeem a free meal by showing the McDonald's app to the drive-thru attendant, only to be shocked by the expensive consequence. The situation escalated when police disputed his account, claiming he had been using his phone before reaching the restaurant, leading to a heated debate over technicalities and fair enforcement.

As news of the $400 and $580 tickets spread like wildfire, social media erupted with reactions ranging from sympathy to outrage. The unexpected penalties for what seemed like a routine drive-thru transaction left many questioning the regulations and fines surrounding cellphone use while in line at fast-food establishments. The incident shed light on the complexities of modern technological interactions in everyday scenarios and the potential pitfalls of inadvertently violating traffic laws by simple gestures like accessing mobile apps.

Amidst the viral sensation of the McDonald's drive-thru fiasco, it serves as a cautionary tale for all drive-thru enthusiasts, reminding them to tread carefully when integrating technology into their fast-food experiences. The legal implications of what appears to be a minor action can sometimes result in unexpected consequences, proving that even a seemingly harmless act like using a mobile phone in a drive-thru can lead to substantial fines and legal scrutiny. Stay alert, stay informed, and always double-check your drive-thru conduct to avoid falling into a similar predicament.

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Driver says he was ticketed for using cellphone in McDonald's drive ... (KBTX)

SASKATOON, ...

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McDonald's regular says he received a $580 ticket for opening app ... (NBC Montana)

โ€œI just go like this and show him I'm on my McDonalds app loading up the code to get a free meal,โ€ Prima explained to CTV News. "I did think he was just going ...

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Canadian teen says he was fined $580 at McDonald's drive-thru for ... (USA TODAY)

Mason Prima said he was fined $580 for opening the McDonald's app at a drive-thru in Saskatoon, Canada but police have rejected his story.

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Driver says he got a ticket for using McDonald's app in drive-thru (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

Officers dispute the driver's account and say he was using his phone before he pulled into the restaurant.

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McDonald's customer says he was hit with $400 traffic ticket for ... (New York Post)

A McDonald's customer was hit with a $425 traffic ticket when he used his phone to redeem a free meal from the fast food chain's drive-thru on May 13. Mason ...

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Teen Hit with $400 Ticket For Using McDonald's App In the Drive ... (Wide Open Country)

As if rising prices weren't enough, a teen expecting a free meal at McDonald's was shocked to receive a ticket for hundreds of dollars.

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McDonald's customer hit with $400 traffic ticket after making big ... (UNILAD)

In what should have been a happy trip to McDonalds ended up costing one driver a hefty $400.

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