Smokefree Cars Legislation and Stoptober
Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Stoptober and Smokefree Cars Legislation
You may be aware that from 01 October there will be some new legislation coming in making it illegal to smoke in a car with anyone under the age of 18 present.
The national Public Awareness campaign is being led by Public Health England (PHE) and they are combining the promotion with the national mass stop smoking campaign, Stoptober. Please find below links to relevant leaflets and the key messages.
The Smokefree car legislation and Stoptober are particularly important as we know children start smoking by copying adult behaviours. We also know that 65% of people who do smoke start before 18 years old. This new legislation supports further our ambition for smokefree environments including at home, schools, children’s centres, early years settings and play areas where children and young people can learn, socialise and play together without exposure to second-hand smoke.
(click image above to download this poster)
Smoke free legislation leaflet
Short animation explaining the legislation (YouTube less than 1 min)
With the new legislation creating another smoke free environment this gives smokers one more reason to quit and the Stoptober campaign can help smokers to achieve success with stopping. Locally free support and advice can also be provided by the Wiltshire Stop Smoking Service
If you would like hard copy resources please contact phadmin@wiltshire.gov.uk
If you would like further information please feel free to contact the Public Health Team on 0300 003 5466 or mary.devers@wiltshire.gov.uk Tobacco Control Lead for Wiltshire.
Vehicles Legislation
1. From 1st October 2015 it will be illegal to smoke in vehicles with someone under 18 present
2. With one less place to smoke, there is one more reason to quit. Sign up to Stoptober **
3. The law is changing to protect children from the dangers of second hand smoke
4. Both the driver and the smoker can be fined if anyone smokes in the car or other vehicle (this includes 17 year olds on a provisional license)
5. People who break the law could be fined £50
6. For more information, visit link here gov.uk/tobacco regualtion-1-october-2015
