Vaping and driving

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I have Googled it a few times and it says its legal, but I really want to be sure, I quit smoking 4 years ago and don't want to go there again, vaping is healthier for me and all around me, but am I allowed to do this whilst driving?
 
IIRC you're still allowed to smoke while driving as long as there are no minors in the car with you so vaping's legal while driving.
 
It's legal as far as I know, but going by the person I saw last week, I'd say it ought to be banned. It produces a lot more "smoke" than a cigarette and from what I saw last week the car filled with so much smoke that you couldn't see through the windows. I say person because the smoke was so thick, I was unable to see whether it was a man or woman.
 
I would also be careful what you vape, with new drug driving laws, I have heard that some fluids produce a positive result on the drug tests...even though perfectly legal vape fluid? Now its as good as hearsay imho but something to think about maybe?

Now I remember it had something to do with Hemp oil based vape fluids? worth a look though as to what ingredients are in the fluid.
 
You are not allowed to smoke if you are at "work" and are carrying a co-worker, so not sure if you can call in the same circumstances.
Matt
 
Would be easier to apply current no smoking laws to vaping/steaming/ecigs or whatever they are called.

Made me chuckle when I read about a bloke who whilst standing on a railway platform saw a few puffs of smoke at the far end of the station.Readying his phone camera for the expected steam locomotive he was eventually disappointed to find it was three young woman round the back of the waiting room using electric fags.
 
I don,t think it should be allowed,taking one hand off the steering wheel, should not be allowed.
What is the difference eating with one hand on the wheel or vaping,it is time the law changed.:police:
 
nilagin said:
It's legal as far as I know, but going by the person I saw last week, I'd say it ought to be banned. It produces a lot more "smoke" than a cigarette and from what I saw last week the car filled with so much smoke that you couldn't see through the windows. I say person because the smoke was so thick, I was unable to see whether it was a man or woman.
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I know, driving behind one of them with their window open the other day I was amazed at how much thick vapour was filling the car and spilling out the window.

Plus some of these devices are the same sort of size as a smartphone. You can't have full control of a vehicle holding that.
 
jockwav said:
What is the difference eating with one hand on the wheel or vaping,it is time the law changed.
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Pretty sure that eating while driving isn't actually illegal BUT if it's decided that it was a contributing factor in any incident, it will be taken into account.
 
Nod said:
Pretty sure that eating while driving isn't actually illegal BUT if it's decided that it was a contributing factor in any incident, it will be taken into account.
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Well it is high time it was made illegal,driving with a burger in your hand or a phone or vaping,what,s the difference.:eek:
 
A phone (even on hands free) demands a certain amount of concentration (as does conversation with a passenger - or having kids in the car...) while a burger or e-cig can be dropped instantly if necessary.
 
Not sure of the legalities but I smoke mine. I don't create a huge cloud of smoke so I can't see, I'm perfectly capable of controlling my car with one hand much as you have to do when you change gear and my car does not stink of cigarettes any longer.
 
Nod said:
A phone (even on hands free) demands a certain amount of concentration (as does conversation with a passenger - or having kids in the car...) while a burger or e-cig can be dropped instantly if necessary.
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There has been a TV series on BBC1 in the mornings with Dom Little about on the spot fines, part of it, he shadows a traffic cop, just about every episode features someone caught on a mobile phone, and just about every culprit drops the phone when they see the police car.
 
I expect that those who don't drop their phone are concentrating so hard on the call rather than driving so don't notice the police car!
 
jockwav said:
I don,t think it should be allowed,taking one hand off the steering wheel, should not be allowed.
What is the difference eating with one hand on the wheel or vaping,it is time the law changed.:police:
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Take it you have never smoked ?
Driving long distances without a cigarette can be stressful for those that do smoke, I've never yet been in a car with anyone I felt unsafe
with when smoking, but have when they get stressed out due to lack of nicotine
I am an ex-smoker now and I still allow passengers to smoke in my car as long as a window is open,
 
jockwav said:
I don,t think it should be allowed,taking one hand off the steering wheel, should not be allowed.
What is the difference eating with one hand on the wheel or vaping,it is time the law changed.:police:
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Never changed gear then?
Turned on the radio?
Eating/drinking whilst driving isn't an offence either.
You're even allowed to "cross hands steer" during your driving test now.
None of the above constitute bad driving as an action.
 
Being silly now
 
Dave1 said:
So you want to ban changing gear while driving?
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It depends on how you Vape. Some people are happy to just inhale once and put it away, some will keep vaping which would mean they are more likely to keep it in their hand, much the same as someone who is eating or drinking at the wheel. Changing gear, switching on a radio or switching on the aircon etc. takes but a second and your hand can be returned to the wheel.
 
Exactly ^^^^^^
 
nilagin said:
It depends on how you Vape. Some people are happy to just inhale once and put it away, some will keep vaping which would mean they are more likely to keep it in their hand, much the same as someone who is eating or drinking at the wheel. Changing gear, switching on a radio or switching on the aircon etc. takes but a second and your hand can be returned to the wheel.
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I don't vape (or smoke), I'm referring directly to his statement that taking one hand off the steering wheel shouldn't be allowed.
 
nilagin said:
Buy an automatic or a car with paddle shift.(y)
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So ban all normal "stick shift" manual cars?

Also, how would you engage Reverse on an auto if you can't take a hand off the steering wheel while driving?
 
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I don't vape (or smoke), I'm referring directly to his statement that taking one hand off the steering wheel shouldn't be allowed.
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I was talking about taking your hand off the wheel to eat,use a vape,of course you have to change gear.
If you were to go through your driving test with one hand on the gear stick all the time you would not pass.
 
Dave1 said:
So ban all normal "stick shift" manual cars?

Also, how would you engage Reverse on an auto if you can't take a hand off the steering wheel while driving?
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The car has to be stationary to select reverse. Unless you know something I don't. You maybe able to just select reverse whilst moving forward in an electric car, I don't know, but if you can I wouldn't recommend doing it too often as it will likely burn out the motor, like I did in an old Bradshaw electric buggy, locks up the driven wheels quite spectacularly though.
 
Dave1 said:
I don't vape (or smoke), I'm referring directly to his statement that taking one hand off the steering wheel shouldn't be allowed.
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this is why law makers get paid so much.
 
jockwav said:
I was talking about taking your hand off the wheel to eat,use a vape,of course you have to change gear.
If you were to go through your driving test with one hand on the gear stick all the time you would not pass.
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Except that isn't what you said. How about taking a hand off the wheel to change radio station, change CD, turn the lights on, activate the windscreen washer, pick you nose, adjust your seatbelt?

Who is going to sit down and make the definitive list of what you can do and what you can't while driving?
 
being silly
 
I will just leave it there.
 
nilagin said:
The car has to be stationary to select reverse
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No. In mine, Mrs Nod's and the s***box, you CAN shift to reverse from drive as long as the brake pedal is pressed enough to light the brake light. We don't but it is possible when the car isn't at a complete halt.
 
Dave1 said:
Except that isn't what you said. How about taking a hand off the wheel to change radio station, change CD, turn the lights on, activate the windscreen washer, pick you nose, adjust your seatbelt?

Who is going to sit down and make the definitive list of what you can do and what you can't while driving?
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All those are done without removing my hands from the steering wheel in my car. I have no need to adjust the seatbelt as I already set in a comfortable position from the day I bought the car.
As for picking my nose. Can't say I have felt the need whilst driving, but if my nose needs blowing and the fact I wouldn't be able to get a tissue out of my pocket whilst driving anyway. I'd pull over and stop the car first.
 
Yes, it is legal to vape whilst driving. There is potential for it to lead to other offences in relation to driving, mostly likely through not being in proper control of the vehicle. But like has been discussed above, what would constitute this is down to the opinion of the police who stopped you.

You seem sensible enough so I don't doubt there would be any issues.
 
nilagin said:
All those are done without removing my hands from the steering wheel in my car. I have no need to adjust the seatbelt as I already set in a comfortable position from the day I bought the car.
As for picking my nose. Can't say I have felt the need whilst driving, but if my nose needs blowing and the fact I wouldn't be able to get a tissue out of my pocket whilst driving anyway. I'd pull over and stop the car first.
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So ban all cars without a CD changer? or steering wheel controls? Or manual wind windows? Or even cars with electric windows but activation buttons that can't be reached without removing a hand from the steering wheel?

Do we also ban all one armed drivers?

You know you're defending an indefensible and stupid comment? It's never going to be possible to drive with 2 hands on the wheel at all times while driving.
 
Dave1 said:
So ban all cars without a CD changer? or steering wheel controls? Or manual wind windows? Or even cars with electric windows but activation buttons that can't be reached without removing a hand from the steering wheel?

Do we also ban all one armed drivers?

You know you're defending an indefensible and stupid comment? It's never going to be possible to drive with 2 hands on the wheel at all times while driving.
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It's the amount of time your hand needs to leave the wheel, not whether you should be allowed to remove one from the wheel.
 
nilagin said:
It's the amount of time your hand needs to leave the wheel, not whether you should be allowed to remove one from the wheel.
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One armed driver?

Not to to mention the post that started the conversation was we shouldn't be allowed to remove a hand from the steering wheel while driving, there were no caveats...

jockwav said:
I don,t think it should be allowed,taking one hand off the steering wheel, should not be allowed.
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