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With lawmakers in London just recently passing a ban on cigarette smoking in vehicles with children, it would appear that some more US States look like making the same decision in the near future. The agreed smoking ban coming into force in England on 1 October, has been by the chief medical officer, Prof Dame Sally Davies, as a substantial success for safeguarding children's health from second-hand smoke. Members of parliament voted for the measure, which was passed by 342 to 74 votes. Prof Kevin Fenton, the nationwide director for health and well-being at Public Health England, also stated... "Lots of moms and dads simply aren't aware that more than 80 % of second-hand smoke is unnoticeable and odor free, so a completely smoke-free house and car is certainly a strong and positive step towards safeguarding children's health." Dr Penny Woods, the president of the British Lung Foundation, was also satisfied with the decision, stating... "This is a remarkable success for the half a million kids being exposed to second-hand smoke in the family car each week in England. We urge the government to show the same dedication to present standardized product packaging for all tobacco items, to help protect the 200,000 kids using up cigarette smoking every year in this nation. We are certain that all these measures together shall show to be 2 of the most substantial turning points for public health since the smoke-free regulations were introduced back in 2007." Back home, and recently, a proposition to prohibit cigarette smoking in vehicles with kids under the age of 18 was heard in the state of New Hampshire. In Illinois, another bill was presented earlier this year by Senator Ira Silverstein, and if passed, would prohibit an individual from driving an automobile while an individual in the motor vehicle is cigarette smoking, should an individual under 18 years of age be present in the automobile. This week, legislators shall be paying attention to arguments on a bill that would prohibit cigarette smoking in an automobile with a minor present. State Senator David Watters, who is the bill's prime backer, has stated... "The State has already revealed through seat-belt and other laws their desire to protect kids when present in an automobile. I personally see this bill as an extension of that type of protection." Under the bill, those found cigarette smoking in an automobile with a minor present would be found guilty of an offense and be handed a fine of $100. Maine also passed a comparable law in 2008, prohibiting cigarette smoking in an automobile where kids under 16 were present. Neil Speight, co-director of Freddie and Sebbie, father of 4, and avid protector of increased security for kids in vehicles, says that it's certainly a start in the ideal direction. He adds... "I hope all US States will ultimately follow the example given on the other side of the Atlantic, but at least more US states are beginning to listen to good sense. In such a small refined area, it makes best sense to keep it clean in all ways. No cigarette smoking is a no-brainer, but small accidents can also be triggered by mess and trash being left in that same minute area. I thankfully do not smoke, and I have actually managed to train my 2 baby twins to toss any trash directly into the car trash can, making our car protected from any unexpected health hazard." Discover The Freddie and Sebbie Car Trash Can On Amazon By Clicking Here: [http://www.amazon.com/Car-Trash-Can-Freddie-Sebbie/product-reviews/B00MYF7ZZC Car Trash Can On Amazon]
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