Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 June 2006. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Thursday, 15 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Drivers (Smoking)
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether it is legal to smoke while driving a car.
- Answer
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There is no specific prohibition on smoking while driving a vehicle. Road traffic legislation places responsibility on all drivers to have proper control of their vehicles. Any motorist who fails to do so, for whatever reason, such as smoking, or eating and drinking, is liable to prosecution.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78340; 447 c1329-30W;447 c1337W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Driving Smoking
- Link
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