Drivers warned over vaping rules that could cost up to £5,000
Motorists could face fines up to £5,000 for vaping while driving if it causes distraction or reduced visibility.Summary
Drivers in the UK are being warned that vaping behind the wheel could lead to fines of up to £5,000, even though there is no specific law banning it. Markus Lindblad, head of legal and external affairs at Northerner, explained that vaping can create large clouds of vapour that may temporarily blind drivers or distract them from the road, potentially resulting in charges of driving without due care and attention. A careless driving offence can carry a £100 fixed penalty and three points on a licence, or up to £5,000 and nine points if taken to court. The Labour Government has also proposed extending restrictions on vaping in vehicles carrying children or used by multiple people at work, similar to the 2015 smoking ban. Lindblad advised drivers who need to vape to stop at a safe location, such as a motorway service station, and suggested nicotine pouches as a discreet alternative.
(Source：AOL.co.uk)
