Petition · past parliament
Make it illegal for people to smoke while in charge of a motor vehicle.
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
Using a mobile phone behind the wheel in the UK is banned because it's distracting and causes accidents, so why isn't smoking behind the wheel illegal too. It's dangerous for drivers as only one hand is likely to be present, but also distracting to roll, find and light a cigarette.
Attention is key while driving and smoking distracts you fully from the road. It should not be allowed to promote safety in cars and also healthier living in the population.
Timeline
| 9 May 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Nov 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Opened
9 May 2016
Closed
9 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.