British Medical Council Calls For Total In Car Smoking Ban

Wednesday, 17. August 2011

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I have never smoked and never will do. As a British gymnast when I was young and at an age when boys strutted about acting as they though they were men by puffing at Woodbines, I was told very bluntly that if I was to be part of the team I would not be allowed to smoke and if I did donā€™t bother coming to training. My passion was my sport so I Read more »

Fines For Smokers In Their Vehicles

Sunday, 31. August 2008

I certainly notice less drivers using mobile phones whilst driving, possibly as a result of more prosecutions and fines, but we now seeĀ local authorities turning more of their attention to smokersĀ in company vehicles. Whilst some issue warnings many are starting to issue more Ā£30 penalties. A recent case saw a self employed painter and decorator, Gordon Williams fined Ā£30 by his local council for smoking in his van, even though it is privately owned and he wasn’t working at the time. Read more »