New law changes
Today marks the change of a law that has been hotly debated over the last few years. From today (October 1st) it is illegal to smoke in any vehicle if there is a passenger who is under the age of 18.
The reasoning behind this is to protect children and future generations from the very real dangers of second hand smoke. But what does it mean for those who flout this rule?
If someone is caught smoking in the same car as a minor, then the smoker and the driver will be fined £50 each. It applies to everyone in England and Wales, 17 year olds who have just passed their test, and even provisional licence holders. However, the law does not apply if the driver is smoking, they are 17, and they are alone in their car.
It still applies even if you have a window or sunroof open, and if the air conditioning on. But it does not apply to a convertible car that has its roof completely down.
Although the majority of drivers do not smoke in a car with a minor, for those that do, they are placing that child at risk of meningitis, cancer, pneumonia, bronchitis, and it can make existing asthma even worse.
If you are still unsure of anything, have a look at the government’s website to find out a bit more information. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smoking-in-vehicles
The reasoning behind this is to protect children and future generations from the very real dangers of second hand smoke. But what does it mean for those who flout this rule?
If someone is caught smoking in the same car as a minor, then the smoker and the driver will be fined £50 each. It applies to everyone in England and Wales, 17 year olds who have just passed their test, and even provisional licence holders. However, the law does not apply if the driver is smoking, they are 17, and they are alone in their car.
It still applies even if you have a window or sunroof open, and if the air conditioning on. But it does not apply to a convertible car that has its roof completely down.
Although the majority of drivers do not smoke in a car with a minor, for those that do, they are placing that child at risk of meningitis, cancer, pneumonia, bronchitis, and it can make existing asthma even worse.
If you are still unsure of anything, have a look at the government’s website to find out a bit more information. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smoking-in-vehicles
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