BRITS could be hit with a hefty fine and road ban for vaping when behind the wheel. Motorists who use e-cigarettes while driving can find themselves in hot water with police if the clouds of vapour…
BRITS could be hit with a hefty fine and road ban for vaping when behind the wheel.
While vaping isn't illegal, drivers who are distracted by e-cigarette smoke can be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention. Police can hit you with a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points if they believe the clouds of smoke impact your ability to drive safely. Insurers aren't likely to cover any damage or injuries sustained in a crash if your vision is impacted by a plume of smoke.Nick Lloyd, head of road safety at Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said: "Distracted driving is a leading cause of road accidents in the UK.
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