Smoking in Private Vehicles Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision for a ban on smoking in private vehicles where there are children present; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require the Government to introduce a ban on smoking in private vehicles when a child is present. It aims to protect children from the harms of second-hand smoke by establishing the rules needed to implement the ban.

Key Points

The Secretary of State must make provision for a ban on smoking in private vehicles where a child is present.
The ban would apply to private vehicles (cars, vans) when a child is in the vehicle.
It is aimed at protecting children's health by reducing exposure to second-hand smoke.
The bill includes connected purposes, i.e., related provisions to support the ban.
It is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the Second Reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee scrutiny and further stages.

Who is affected?

Children who ride in private vehiclesParents and carers who smoke and travel with childrenSmokers who drive with children in the carPrivate vehicle drivers and ownersEnforcement agencies (e.g., police) responsible for upholding the ban

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Smoking in Private Vehicles

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 207 2010-12 (as introduced)

BillCommons

24 Nov 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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