Vaping to be banned in cars carrying children in new government crackdown
The UK government proposes banning vaping and smoking in cars with children and near schools/playgrounds to protect public health.Summary
The UK government is proposing a crackdown on vaping and smoking to create more smoke-free environments, particularly for children and vulnerable individuals. The plan, currently under consultation, would ban vaping, smoking, and heated tobacco devices in cars carrying children, as well as in children’s playgrounds and outside school premises. While smoking will be prohibited outside healthcare facilities, vaping will still be allowed to support those quitting. Existing smoke-free indoor areas will also become vape and heated tobacco-free. Exemptions will apply to outdoor hospitality venues and wide-open public spaces. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of protecting children and the sick from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, citing increased risks of heart disease and lung cancer. The initiative is part of the broader Tobacco and Vapes Bill progressing through Parliament, with support from medical professionals and health organizations like the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
(Source：The Independent)
