Quote Originally Posted by Abbie View Post
Yeah I see your point but isnt this more bout smoking and health
It is, but its also about freedom of being able to do what you want to do in your own car/life - freedom of choice, and the democratic way etc. When I smoked, if I had passengers, including my children, I didn't smoke in the car, simple as, but if I'm on my own in the car, why the hell shouldn't I have a ciggie?! I've paid however much money for my car and if I want to smoke in it, then I blimming well will! If no one else is in my car, then I'm not harming them or their health!

Its not actually against the law to eat or drink at the wheel, but it CAN be viewed as driving without due care and attention, and if you had an accident whilst doing so, then you would be charged as such and if the Police felt that your driving was impaired whilst eating, then you could be charged and fined also.