#1 No More Smoking In Cars With Children
There’s
a new law aimed at protecting children from secondhand smoke, and if you are
caught, the fine is going to be up to $80. On October 1st, it will be illegal
to smoke in cars that have kids in them.
#2 Thousands Of Chemicals
When
a kid breathes in that secondhand smoke, they are breathing in thousands of
chemicals, very similar to what the actual smoker breathes in. This is
according to the Department of Health. Naturally this means they are now at
risk for the following: cancer, bronchitis, pneumonia, and the worsening of
asthma.
#3 All Private Vehicles
Any
private vehicle which is enclosed either wholly or partly by a roof, is subject
to this law. This means that even if you have your window open or a sunroof up,
the law will still apply. Even if you are parked with the door open, the law
still applies. Now the one exception is a convertible that has the roof
completely down.
#4 Other Vehicles Have Their Own Rules
Vehicles
that are not affected are boats, ships, and aircrafts, as they have their own
rules. Also, work vehicles and public transportation are also not affected.
They already have smoke-free laws attached to them and the new law is focusing
on private vehicles.
Since
kids breath more rapidly, they are especially prone to sucking in secondhand
smoke. That and their airways are less developed as is their lungs and immune
systems also.
So
if you are a parent who smokes in the car while taking the kids to school, and
even if you have the window down, you could be fined. So save your smokes for
later, or else buy a convertible.
Source
: Damn.com