Drivers face £100 'on the spot' fine over habit that's popular 'across UK'

Vaping has become a popular habit across the UK, and whilst there are plenty of rules when it comes to lighting up a cigarette, the rules around vaping can be slightly confusing for Brits.

UK motorists, road users and drivers face an on the spot £100 fine for THIS common driving habit. Expert reveals everything we need to know about vaping and driving. Vaping has become a popular habit across the UK, and whilst there are plenty of rules when it comes to lighting up a cigarette, the rules around vaping can be slightly confusing for Brits.

It might be tempting for vapers to reach for their vape whilst driving, however is it illegal to do this and what happens if you get caught. Nicotine expert, Markus Lindblad, from Northerner, revealed everything you need to know about vaping whilst driving.

Markus said: "When the rules were implemented, vapes weren’t around, so whilst the rules don’t specifically state that it’s illegal to vape in the car, it does state that anything that’s seen to be restricting a driver's view, such as smoke clouds, can be liable for enforcement.

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"If you’re driving and the police notice you’re vaping, you can be fined up to £100 on the spot. However, depending on the seriousness of the case, if you’re caught vaping and end up in an accident, then you could be facing a fine of up to £5,000, nine penalty points, and even a court-imposed driving ban.

"There are no laws to say passengers aren’t allowed to vape in the car. However, they should ask the driver permission first so they are able to assess the situation to avoid it affecting their visibility in any way. It’s probably advised that anyone vaping in the car should make sure that the driver's visibility isn’t affected by the smoke clouds and that windows can also be opened too.

"There are plenty of alternatives to vapes that you can use if you’re driving, especially if you’re driving long distances and unable to stop for a break. For example, nicotine pouches or gum are great smoke-free alternatives that you can use while driving."