A petition on the Parliamentary website has called for the Labour Party government to “extend the 2007 workplace smoking ban and 2015 car smoking ban to include vapes”.
Drivers could be banned from an in-car habit after a petition called for an “extension” of current rules. A petition on the Parliamentary website has called for the Labour Party government to “extend the 2007 workplace smoking ban and 2015 car smoking ban to include vapes”.
The petition warns: “Extend the 2007 workplace smoking ban to include the use of vapes in a workplace and extend the 2015 ban on smoking in a car with a child to also include vapes.”
It adds: “We think that extending smoking bans to include vapes could decrease second-hand exposure to potentially harmful chemicals for individuals with lung conditions such as asthma and for people who do not want to be exposed to vapor.
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“Restricting vaping in public spaces could also reduce its visibility to youth decreasing its appeal and protecting younger generations from developing nicotine addictions.
“We think that including vapes in these smoking bans promotes fairness and consistency, creating a unified policy to safeguard public health.”
10,000 signatures is required to get a government response and at 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament. The petiton, and sent off to the Labour government, was created by Michael Field with a deadline of 5 September 2025.
Vaping, or using e-cigarettes, involves inhaling a vapor that typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals, and while it’s considered less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes, it’s not risk-free and can have negative health effects.
All petitions run for 6 months. Confused.com explained the current rules and regulations, saying: “Currently vaping while driving isn’t specifically illegal. However, large clouds of vapour could obscure your vision, which might result in a fine for driving without due care and attention.
“Police have highlighted this as being dangerous, and drivers could face costly penalties and points on their licence.”