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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

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
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk