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11/09/2014
Smoking In Cars Consultation Launched
A six-week consultation is to be launched tomorrow over proposals to protect under-18s from second-hand smoke.
Under the proposals motorists caught smoking while there is a child in their car could be given an immediate £50 fine, and face points on their licence.
The public are also being asked to consider a ban on the use of e-cigarettes in cars.
Dependent on the outcome of the consultation, new regulations are expected to be in place in 2015.
(MH/CD)
Under the proposals motorists caught smoking while there is a child in their car could be given an immediate £50 fine, and face points on their licence.
The public are also being asked to consider a ban on the use of e-cigarettes in cars.
Dependent on the outcome of the consultation, new regulations are expected to be in place in 2015.
(MH/CD)
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20 June 2005
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The government is to begin consultation on proposals to ban smoking in most public places in England. The government hopes that the consultation will lead to a Bill being introduced in the autumn. The ‘Choosing Health’ Public Health White Paper published last November, unveiled proposals to ban smoking in all enclosed public spaces and workplaces.
01 October 2015
Ban On Smoking In Cars With Children Comes Into Force
A ban on smoking in cars carrying anyone under 18 comes into force today, Thursday, 01 October. The new legislation in England and Wales makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying someone who is under 18. It is now also against the law for a driver not to stop someone smoking in these circumstances. Both offences is £50.
Ban On Smoking In Cars With Children Comes Into Force
A ban on smoking in cars carrying anyone under 18 comes into force today, Thursday, 01 October. The new legislation in England and Wales makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying someone who is under 18. It is now also against the law for a driver not to stop someone smoking in these circumstances. Both offences is £50.
02 June 2015
Welsh Government To Vote On Smoking Ban In Cars
A vote is to take place in the Welsh Assembly today on banning people from smoking in cars when children are present. If approved, the ban would come into effect on 1 October, 2015, with a similar ban in England also being enforced on the same day. In 2007, legislation was passed in Wales to make smoking in enclosed public places illegal.
Welsh Government To Vote On Smoking Ban In Cars
A vote is to take place in the Welsh Assembly today on banning people from smoking in cars when children are present. If approved, the ban would come into effect on 1 October, 2015, with a similar ban in England also being enforced on the same day. In 2007, legislation was passed in Wales to make smoking in enclosed public places illegal.
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