New Illinois Law = No Smoking in a car with kids present
Posted by Riverbender on June 2, 2020, 8:12 am
Be careful smokers because another mandated rule for Illinoisans in their personal auto takes effect June 1. Regardless of the merits once again we see the Democrats expanding their rule into personal lives. Wouldn't it be nice if they ruled looting as illegal?
Ban on smoking in vehicles with children goes into effect in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois now has a ban in place on smoking in vehicles with children present.
The measure, which takes effect June 1, prohibits lighting up with anyone under the age of 18 inside.
“Children are more sensitive to secondhand smoke because their lungs are smaller,” said Kristina Hamilton, director of advocacy for the American Lung Association in Illinois and Iowa. “And we know that secondhand smoke exposure is linked to a number of health issues in children like sudden infant death syndrome, asthma flare ups, wheezing, coughing, and other respiratory tract issues.”
Violating the ban will be punishable by fines of up to $100 for a first offense and up to $250 for subsequent violations. It’s not a primary offense, meaning drivers can’t be stopped simply for that reason. However, Hamilton said she believes it still will be effective in changing behavior.
“We don't expect a lot of fines and tickets to be issued for this law,” Hamilton said. “We anticipate that once the public is aware of this law, it will spur more social change. Tobacco users will see this law and reflect on using cigarettes around their young children. And that will in turn change behavior as longer term.”
The law makes no distinction between a vehicle at rest or moving and there’s no consideration as to whether or not the windows are rolled down.
“[Kids] don't often have the ability to change their environment or to remove themselves from an unhealthy environment,” Hamilton said. “Policies like prohibiting smoking in a small space, like a car, around children are really helpful to making sure that children’s health is protected.”
Eight other states have similar measures already on the books. The push for the law in Illinois came from school teachers who were helping students out of cars.
“We were hearing stories from preschool teachers that were helping small children out of their parents’ or guardians’ cars,” Hamilton said. “And there would be all of the smoke that would come out of the car and the teachers could notice pretty obviously that you know, that the kid was in a car with someone who was smoking.”
Using e-cigarettes with minors present is not illegal, but Hamilton says they’re pushing to include vaping in a future piece of legislation.
Re: New Illinois Law = No Smoking in a car with kids present
Are the Democrats at least making an exception for people dropping children off to a location while enroute to loot and pillage?? Mayor Beetlejuice may want that exception to be added.
Re: New Illinois Law = No Smoking in a car with kids present
I actually like this one. If you're stupid enough to expose your kid to second hand smoke, someone has to protect them. Laws are designed to protect the innocent from the STUPID.they did not fail, because they did what their country asked of them....
Re: New Illinois Law = No Smoking in a car with kids present
I saw what looked like 10 year old kids joining in on the looting in Philadelphia. Maybe we can pass a law that says, when mommy and daddy are out pillaging, leave Junior at home. AOC would probably oppose that, never mind.
Re: New Illinois Law = No Smoking in a car with kids present
Darn kids.... No you're not rolling down the window... it's too cold out so just deal with it, we're almost home. I swear I saw your hand about to touch the radio...wouldn't do it if I were you.
(Things you might have heard growing up in Granite City in the 80's....but in all fairness my folks didn't smoke in the car...but doesn't mean that other adults didn't..)When you ban books before you ban guns, you've admitted that you're more afraid of children learning than you are of children dying.
better yet regulate them in their bedrooms. However this is dangerous for the liberals. What would they do without people like this to regulate via free stuff and of course secure their voting block? LOL...Democrats soon to be in your bedroom...lol Hagnauer looking into your bedroom for free when others have to pay to join pornhub. lololololol
Re: well why not demand abortions from those parents?