In the new highway code out today it is illegal to smoke in any car/van etc from today. Just wondered if anyone has been stopped
2007-09-28 03:05:46 · 18 answers · asked by duckyshe 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Yes I saw a woman driving and smoking earlier while I was going down the M4.
I spilled my coffee into my lap and nearly dropped my mobile.
2007-09-28 03:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rich S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, having just read a new copy, rule 148 has been amended, and clearly states - You MUST NOT smoke in public transport vehicles or in vehicles used for work purposes in certain prescribed circumstances. Separate regulations apply to England, Wales and Scotland.
TSf(EV)R2007, TSfP(W)R2007, TPSCP(S)R2006"
In other words, this now makes provision for the legislation on smoking in public places which commenced in Wales on 1 April 2007 and in England on 1 July 2007.
It would appear that smoking in a private car is not covered if you are on your own, but could be construed as a public place if you are carrying passengers.
2007-09-28 10:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the highway code......
148
Safe driving and riding needs concentration.
Avoid distractions when driving or riding such as
loud music (this may mask other sounds)
trying to read maps
inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio
arguing with your passengers or other road users
eating and drinking
smoking
You MUST NOT smoke in public transport vehicles or in vehicles used for work purposes in certain prescribed circumstances. Separate regulations apply to England, Wales and Scotland.
IT IS NOT ILLEGAL TO SMOKE.
2007-09-28 10:30:07 · answer #3 · answered by johncob 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not actually illegal, if you read up on it properly.
However, if it can be proven that you were smoking at the wheel at the time of an accident, you could be charged under existing law with careless driving as a result.
The Highway Code is just that, a code. It is not actually law, but a set of guidelines to behave by. Should those guidelines be ignored, the law will be used as punishment.
2007-09-28 10:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you actually read the Highway Code you'd see that it is NOT illegal. They're just emphasizing that doing so could be construed as contributing to careless or dangerous driving. Which always was the case in fact.
2007-09-28 10:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is only a guide line. You can be done if found that you were smoking whilst in an accident.
Personally I think smoking in a car is one of the most irresponsible things to do. Why not just put a vacuum hose from your exhaust and just breathe in, alot of the same chemicles.
I hate people who smoke in cars with children with them....give them a choice
2007-09-28 10:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it only illegal if you do it in a works vehicle as it comes under new smoking laws all over country and yes i heard of a few getting charged in scotland for smoking in a company motor
2007-09-28 17:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by barrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't... and aren't aware that it's been made illegal in California (though I wouldn't put it past the anti-smoking nazis). I DO know that it will soon be illegal to use a cell-phone (not hands-free) in your vehicle).
I would REALLY like to see more enforcement of the laws already OUT there: Speeding, red-light running, illegal turns, etc...
Would have loved to read a link discussing your claim.
2007-09-28 10:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I haven't caused an accident today, but was almost in one when some idiot driver on the roundabout changed his mind on which exit he was taking and cut me up.
I was so angry I had to have a ciggie, then got lots of evil eyes at the traffic lights!
2007-09-28 10:33:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
And we just got stuck with the one that outlaws smoking in bars. There's more people on the sidewalk than inside.
2007-09-28 19:28:59 · answer #10 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋