On 22/01/2024 09:03 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
As temperatures continue to drop and more snow is forecast to hit across the UK, many motorists will drive with their windows up and heating on. And whilst vapour dissipates faster than tobacco smoke, those vaping behind the wheel may not realise that
this could be impairing their visibility, resulting in a hefty fine.
With this in mind, Dan Marchant, director of Vape Club, urges drivers to make considerations this winter for current vapers and those making the switch. Although vaping while driving isn't against the law, there are still rules to be aware of.
What the law categorically states is that anyone distracted when driving or unable to clearly see the road ahead could be committing an offence under Section 41D of the Road Traffic Act. This means that the same laws that could see drivers fined for
windscreens obscured by snow during the winter can also be applied to those who find their view obstructed by vapour or who are distracted by their vape.
Drivers found to breach these laws could face a fine of up to £1000. It’s important to be mature and sensible when you’re behind the wheel. Vaping adds an extra layer of responsibility, which needs to be acknowledged.
Sergeant Carl Knapp, a member of the Sussex Road Policing Unit, adds: "The smoke caused by vapes are a distraction and the consequences of them can be dire, all it takes is a moment to become distracted and potentially cause a crash and even worse, a
fatality. I strongly advise people to pay 100 per cent attention to the roads when driving as anything that takes that attention away has the potential of severe consequences.”
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/expert-warns-1000-fine-common-9049754
It's about time that smoking was prohibited for all occupants of all
motor vehicles, moving or stationary.
Just as it is on aircraft, etc.
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