Ban on smoking in cars with children
5 December 2016
A new law which makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying anyone under 18 comes into force today.
The legislation was passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament last year.
It was introduced to give extra protection for children and young people from the
harm caused by second-
Anyone caught breaking the law will be committing an offence carrying a fine of up to £1,000.
Latest research highlights that the toxic particles in second hand smoke can reach harmful concentrations within a minute of lighting a cigarette in a car.
Studies have also shown the average toxic particle levels breathed in during a smoking car journey are more than 10 times higher than the average levels which can be found in the air.