Posted By Lukasz Mike Guidance: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE NEW SMOKEFREE LAW ON 1 JULY 2007 Page 11 SMOKEFREE VEHICLES The new law will require vehicles to be smokefree at all times if they are used: to transport members of the public in the course of paid or voluntary work by more than one person – regardless of whether they are in the vehicle at the same time. Smokefree vehicles will need to display a no-smoking sign in each compartment of the vehicle in which people can be carried. This must show the international no-smoking symbol no smaller than 70mm in diameter (see page 13 for more details). When carrying persons, smokefree vehicles with a roof that can be stowed or removed will not be required to be smokefree when the roof is completely removed or stowed. Vehicles that are used primarily for private purposes will not be required to be smokefree. Page 20 Can I smoke in my own car? Yes, the new law doesn’t cover vehicles used primarily for private purposes. I share a work vehicle with another smoker. Can we still smoke? No, the law is designed to protect smokers and non-smokers from secondhand smoke. Smoking will only be permitted in work vehicles that are for the sole use of the driver and are not used by anyone else for work either as a driver or passenger. For more information about the new smokefree law in England or to request alternative formats, visit our website: smokefreeengland.co.uk or call the Smokefree England information line on 0800 169 169 7 or contact your local council. IMO- They should not smoke as second person is still exposed to secondhand smoke. Regards LK

Posted By Mike DF Thanks for your comments Lukasz, there does seem to be a grey area whereby you can smoke in your own vehicle but not in a company one. The issue is when someone is using their own vehicle for business use. In reality I don't see this as an issue for most (considerate) people but I was interested to see how others dealt with it