2007-03-24 10:22:40 · 10 answers · asked by ALAN K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hi Alan,
The law, coming into effect on 1 July, will affect lorry drivers. Your lorry is classed as your workplace, therefore smoking will NOT be permitted in your cab, or any other accesible parts of the vehicle.
The exception to this rule is, if a lorry is only EVER used by one person, then smoking is permitted. But this is likely to be a very rare situation....even if a company only employs one driver to drive their one and only vehicle, then the lorry may be driven by someone else, if the driver is on leave. The Transport Manager, or an agency driver, may be called upon to drive the vehicle.
If you're a smoker, which I am guessing that you are, then I must say, I do feel for you drivers.....having to drive for 8 or 10 hours a day, and not even able to light up a ciggie to break the boredom.
2007-03-25 09:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by smee_1972 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your not allowed to smoke in an enclosed area or workplace, as this is both it is illegal to smoke
i speak from a Scottish point of view but would imagine it will be the same in England
sorry to disagree manchest but unless you own the lorry which i would think most don't, then it can be driven by anyone, making it a public and a potential work place for not just one person but many
2007-03-24 10:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by bruce m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as evrey body else. What makes lorry drivers so special
2007-03-24 10:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its if more than just u are using a work car/van/lorry ect there must b no smoking. so if u share ur lorry u cant smoke plus u must av a no smoking sign clearly shown
sorry mate
2007-03-24 10:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by laura s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think a lorry cab is a 'Public Place' is it?
The Law is designed to protect other people not the smoker.
2007-03-24 10:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no longer exempt, i think of you will discover that drivers of extensive autos consisting of lorries and coaches/buses face much better outcomes for this offence than automobile drivers do. P professional drivers ought to not extra suitable!!! get on your telephone and checklist them!!!!
2016-12-15 08:05:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the ban comes into force in England you will not be allowed to smoke in the cab.
2007-03-24 10:43:35 · answer #7 · answered by st.abbs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about every firm but tescos wont let drivers smoke in their waggons
2007-03-24 11:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They wont be able to enjoy a f a g in the cafes after a big fry up.
2007-03-24 10:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by breedgemh_101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same effects as everyone else. It'll kill you
2007-03-24 10:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋