Vaping could be banned in cars carrying children under new plans
New government plans propose banning vaping in cars with children, playgrounds, and near schools to protect vulnerable individuals.Summary
The UK government is planning to extend smoke-free areas to include cars carrying children, playgrounds, and the areas immediately outside schools. This initiative, currently under consultation, aims to protect children and vulnerable people from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and vaping. While smoking and vaping will be prohibited in these areas, hospitals will still allow vaping to support smokers attempting to quit. Existing bans on smoking in workplaces and public transport will also extend to heated tobacco and vaping products. Outdoor hospitality venues and wide-open public spaces like beaches will be exempt. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of protecting children and the sick from secondhand smoke, citing increased risks of heart disease and lung cancer. The proposals are part of the broader Tobacco and Vapes Bill progressing through Parliament, with support from health organizations like the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
(Source：Liverpool Echo)
