ladyram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 The British Medical Association has called for smoking to be banned inside cars, for fear of passive smoking effects. This ban would include people travelling alone too (even on long journeys) as there is a belief that people getting into the car afterwards would still be affected. So, what would your thought's be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I don't smoke, I can't stand smoking, and I am very anti-smoking, but occasionally I get lifts with guys who do smoke, and as far as I am concerned, it's their car, their rules. The side issue is, you're not allowed/supposed to use a mobile/eat/drink/smoke when you are driving anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Banning stuff is stupid. People should be shown the consequences of their actions, told the punishments for their actions (if they happen to be illegal) then given the choice as to whether they still want to proceed with their actions. This ban would be impossible to police, waste money, waste the courts time and probably not really save many more lives. If you don't like someone smoking in their car, ask them to put it out until you've got out, find alternative methods of transport or grin and bear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Realistically, I can't see how this would ever be policed. The law states you can't use a mobile whilst driving but people still do it. Is there a law in place which states no eating too? I know you're not supposed to but is it a written law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I don't smoke, I can't stand smoking, and I am very anti-smoking, but occasionally I get lifts with guys who do smoke, and as far as I am concerned, it's their car, their rules. The side issue is, you're not allowed/supposed to use a mobile/eat/drink/smoke when you are driving anyway. You are right, to the letter of the law you can't smoke when driving anyway, basically it's to do with objects in your hand that not to do with the car, but it's always over looked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I thought you could eat, drink and alter the car stereo? In my eyes, leaning over and getting a CD out of the glove box and then messing about changing it is more dangerous than lighting up. Just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 No you can't, it could be augured that you haven't got full control of the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 No you can't, it could be augured that you haven't got full control of the car Are these actual laws then, or guidelines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 A little old, but it's only gotten more strict: [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4788910.stm]http://news.bbc.co.u...ine/4788910.stm "It comes down to the discretion of the police and in the past a motorist has been fined for eating an apple while driving and feasting on a Kit Kat." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I believe it's law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 A little old, but it's only gotten more strict: [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4788910.stm]http://news.bbc.co.u...ine/4788910.stm "It comes down to the discretion of the police and in the past a motorist has been fined for eating an apple while driving and feasting on a Kit Kat." "At the discretion of police" is a bit different from it being the actual law isn't it? You either can, or you can't. Rules should be black and white without shades of grey in between. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wacko:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 ban 'em all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 it's up to you, if it's your car. what's next, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Ban cars, problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I don't smoke anymore but there was nowt worse than your end falling off whilst you're driving. Dangerous habit in more ways than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Depends what you are smoking 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_ram Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Just another example of the authoritarian state we are slowly moving in to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I pick my nose while driving. Some times I may eat it, depending if I think I'm being watched. Am I breaking the law? It won't injure or kill my children, unless I decide to roll on and flick it in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 suppose its a case of driving without due care & attention. If your getting your fag packet out of your pocket then getting a cig out, lighting ect can you honestly say your full attention is on the road whilst doing it?? what if a kid ran out infront of you or something no way you'd be able to react quick enough if you saw them atall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 As an ex smoker I wouldnt care if someone lit up in their car,but im now aware of how nasty smoke is to the non smoker,especially children.As a postie I see women putting lipstick on while driving,hundreds of people on the phone while driving,some texting,cyclists texting.These people are accidents waiting to happen. To ban people smoking would be impossible to police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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