PUBLIC health workers in York have welcomed a new law banning smoking in a cars when children are present.
The rule comes into force in October this year, and City of York Council's public health chief Julie Hotchkiss said: “Children are particularly vulnerable to second-hand smoke as they have smaller lungs and less developed immune systems.
"Smoke in cars is particularly dangerous, as children are confined and smoke concentration often reaches very high levels.
"Smoking continues to be the biggest cause of mortality in this country and the change in legislation will make a difference to the health of our future generations."
After October, people breaking the rule could face a £50 fine.
Help to quit smoking is available by ringing 0300 303 1603 or searching "smokefree" online.
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