A law banning smoking in vehicles carrying children has come into force in England and Wales.
Drivers and passengers who break the law could face a penalty fine of £50 – but police say they will take a non-confrontational approach initially.Whenever an under-18 is in the car, smokers will still be liable even if the windows are down or sunroof open.But the law will not apply to people who are driving in a convertible which has the roof down.
The Scottish Parliament is expected to consider bringing in its own law banning smoking in cars carrying children next year.
More than 430,000 children are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars each week.
