[Niamh.]

currently tax on cigarettes in Ireland is 61.3% which is €5.21 per pack that I buy, I smoke 1 pack a day over 52 weeks over 15 years, so so far I've paid around €28446

[30stone]

I hate when people smoke in cars, especially if im in it, it really bugs me.

Thing is these ******* that smoke in there car look found for their cigarettes put the lighter to the end of it..

Pay attention to the bloody road, almost crashed into someone lighting a cigarettes whilst driving, morons.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by 30stone

I hate when people smoke in cars, especially if im in it, it really bugs me.

Thing is these ******* that smoke in there car look found for their cigarettes put the lighter to the end of it..

Pay attention to the bloody road, almost crashed into someone lighting a cigarettes whilst driving, morons.

Are you calling me a ******???? I am quite capable of driving my car without crashing whilst looking for a lighter Ben!

[30stone]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

Are you calling me a ******???? I am quite capable of driving my car without crashing whilst looking for a lighter Ben!

Most people arent its like talking on a phone or a girl wearing make up.

Most of us can ( i only talk on the phone )..

But some cant hence why i get some guy almost going into me because hes lighting a cigarette.

[Enid]

A bus driver started smoking once. There were babies and children on that bus, yet he thought it would be okay for him to light up while we were waiting in a traffic jam. Needless to say, he got an ear full.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Enid

A bus driver started smoking once. There were babies and children on that bus, yet he thought it would be okay for him to light up while we were waiting in a traffic jam. Needless to say, he got an ear full.

That's illegal, well it is here anyway

[Twilight]

Oh yeah so using the phone is fine right:/ just wait until you end up in a car crash.

[30stone]

Originally Posted by Twilight

Oh yeah so using the phone is fine right:/ just wait until you end up in a car crash.

Thats what im saying!!!!

If phoning someone is banned in cars..
Then so should smoking and applying make up as all 3..

Make people take their eyes off the road and concentrate on something else..

And thanks twilight.

[Scarlett.]

I know! Why doesnt the government tell us our bedtime too? Obviously we cant think for ourselves

[Shaun]

And how exactly does this get enforced?

[Captain.Remy]

I smoke in my own car, people who don't like it don't come in. Simple, I don't force anyone. And I always ask if I can smoke if I ever get in someone's car (except for my dad and friends because they're smokers too)

[setanta]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

If there isn't a blanket ban in force - how do they stop people smoking with children or unconsenting adults in the car - who can't or don't like to say anything?

Well, they could introduce a confidential phoneline for people to ring if they see anyone breaking that law, like they do in the States with regard to the carpool lanes. Another deterrent anyway and sure there's so many cameras pointed on the roads nowadays that it would be hard to have a puff without them spotting you.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Although I agree in theory that people should be allowed to smoke in their own cars - unfortunately it isn't that black and white!

Not that up on the smoking laws, so not fully aware of what it covers - but although many parents wouldn't smoke with their children in the car - many would! Children need to be protected from those parents! Information and education is always the best way to promote such issues - but sometimes enforcement may be the only way!

If there isn't a blanket ban in force - how do they stop people smoking with children or unconsenting adults in the car - who can't or don't like to say anything?

A ban on smoking with children in the car fine. But telling me I can't smoke in my car that I paid for is just not on.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

A ban on smoking with children in the car fine. But telling me I can't smoke in my car that I paid for is just not on.

Exactly. If people don't like it then wind the window down and shut up.

Personally I don't let anyone smoke in my car and thats my choice- its the decision of the driver, not the passengers. If they don't like it then either wind the window down and shut up or get out and find another way to travel.

Fair enough if its kids, but adults? Nah.