Ban on smoking in cars

From 05 December 2016, smoking in a vehicle with anyone under 18 will be against the law.

The new legislation has been introduced to protect children and young people from the harm caused by second hand smoke, which can put them at risk of serious conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma.

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 found in the air in Edinburgh.

The offence could carry a fixed penalty of £100. 

To find out more, visit protectyourkids.scot