what is the law for driving and smoking.
i know that since the smoking ban was bought in it is ilegal for anyone to smoke in a co vehicle. be it van car or taxi etc etc. but is it also ilegal to smoke in a private vehicle. or eat or drink for that matter
2007-12-18 01:10:04 · 12 answers · asked by anni333 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Apparently hasn't happened yet in the United States, but the UK is a different story.
http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/10784/11808/GEM-smoking-companycar.phtml
17 October 2007 20:10 GMT - New regulations on driving and smoking are not fully understood by the public and little effort is being made to comply with them, claims a new report.
The law, in operation since July, requires that vehicles should be smoke free at all times if they are used to transport members of the public or are used in the course of paid or voluntary work by more than one person – regardless of whether they are in the vehicle at the same time. The vehicles must also display no smoking signs.
2007-12-18 01:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no offence of smoking, eating or drinking in your private vehicle. You can, however, be prosecuted for not being in proper control, and it could be used against you in the event of an accident. That's why it's now mentioned in the new Highway Code.
Did you not hear of that woman, I think it was last year, who was done for taking a swig from a water bottle while stationary at traffic lights? A bit petty, but technically correct . . .
2007-12-19 01:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure a couple of months back, the highway code was changed to make smoking while driving illegal. I remember hearing it the news. It is ilegal to eat while driving I think, I remember a girl went to court over eating an apple while driving. Of course this is just the driver, not your passengers!
2007-12-18 09:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by Purple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the U.S. many States have prohibited smoking in your private vehicle if you have a child under a certain age in the car. It varies by State.
2007-12-18 10:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an accident and it can be proven you were smoking I think that they are more likely to be able to get a conviction against you for not paying enough care and attention, if that's what its called. mind, that's just what they were saying on the news a few months ago so not sure whether its law or not??
2007-12-18 09:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by gotmeridindirty 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are allowed to as it is private. If you are driving however, you do run the risk of being stopped for driving with out care and attention - but that doesnt happen often
2007-12-18 09:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not actually illegal but if a cop feels you are not in proper control of your vehicle you are still in for the high jump
2007-12-18 13:10:00 · answer #7 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anything that distracts you from driving is potentaly illegal but i dont think they have got as far as smoking in private vehicles yet BUT ITS COMING ;-)
2007-12-18 09:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, if you're seen to be driving without due care.
2007-12-18 09:17:38 · answer #9 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone else is in your car don't endanger them, like a child.
2007-12-18 09:13:42 · answer #10 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋