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Exposure to second hand smoke has been linked with a number of health issues in children, including ear infections, respiratory illness, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and even cancer. There is simply no safe level of passive smoking, particularly when children are involved. Passive smoking is unhealthy at any time, but smoking in a car concentrates the smoke, making it 10 to 100 times denser than if the smoker were smoking in a home or building.
Smoking releases nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and over 4,000 other compounds into the environment. Of these, 50 are known to cause cancer, and others are known to be toxic to humans. Because of the risks second hand smoke poses to children, New South Wales has passed the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008.
What is the Public Health (Tobacco) Act?
The Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 makes it illegal as of 1 July 2009 to smoke in a vehicle with children under the age of 16 present. Smoking with a window open or permitting a passenger to smoke in a vehicle with children present is also illegal under this law.
Breaking the law comes with a $ 250 on the spot fine for both the driver as well as any passengers that are breaking the law. Drivers and passengers can opt out of paying the fine, but the matter will be turned over to the courts. Once the case goes to court, the magistrate may impose fines up to $ 1,100.
Other concerns about vehicles and smoking
Buying a used car can be a very economical choice however, there are some risks and considerations to take into account if you're considering a used vehicle purchase that was previously owned by a smoker. Used cars that once belonged to smokers may contain elevated levels of nicotine, benzene, formaldehyde, and other chemical compounds on the interior surfaces of the vehicle. These substances may continue to pose a health risk even if you're not a smoker yourself. There is now concern about the implications of third hand smoke, especially in regards to younger children who are more likely to ingest toxic substances from putting objects in their mouths.
So before you commit to that perfect little Saab 900, find out everything you can about the history of your used vehicle. If you visit a SAAB dealer and discover your used car purchase has been previously owned by a smoker, it's worth factoring in the costs that will be needed to remove the smell and properly clean the vehicle. A thorough shampoo and wash of the interior of the car can be a hefty add-on - not to mention the reports on the limited success of these efforts.
Would you buy a used car if you knew it had belonged to a smoker?
