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Originally Posted by Russ
For passive smoking purposes I think that's daft. For safety I don't see anything wrong in banning the driver from smoking. Lighting up is as distracting as using a mobile plus you don't have a fully safe grip on the wheel while it's between your fingers.
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Actually, as I understand it, if *anything* distracts the driver (be it cigarette lighting, changing tracks on the sound system or using a mobile), they can already be done for Driving without Due Care and Attention.
Not sure what the point of this law (which is ultimately unenforceable) is beyond making the government look like they are doing something.
I also find it slightly ironic that they want to ban smoking in cars "to protect the young" when the young in question are highly likely to spend half their lives stuck in traffic jams breathing in the fumes from car(s) in front.