smoking behind the wheel

[osprey88]

I've heard that the new version of the highway code warns against smoking while driving, anyone know exactly what it says, and does it mean that it's now illegal?

[sddsddean]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7017543.stm

[Ethel]

The Highway Code states:

148

Safe driving and riding needs concentration.

Avoid distractions when driving or riding such as

* loud music (this may mask other sounds)
* trying to read maps
* inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio
* arguing with your passengers or other road users
* eating and drinking
* smoking

It is NOT illegal to smoke whilst driving, per se, but the fact you were smoking could be used against you.

[Ethel]

The HIghway Code on line:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport /Highwaycode/DG_070309

[osprey88]

Thanks for that, I think i've won my pint(not that i'll ever get it). I notice rule 148 includes driving and riding, damn that means I can't smoke on the motorbike anymore.

[jno]

or insert a CD on your bike while arguing with your pillion passenger

[Myriad2112]

More stupid guidelines

Does that mean if it's not on the list you can do it?

Masterbating for example

[doctor death]

not really an answer... i dont use the phone behind the wheel , and i dont smoke..... but i guess is the next thing is they will tryto stop breathing behind the wheel....... are these foreign red cars ever going to get UK reg no... after 6 months

[Toureman]

There thinking of adding copulate.

You can get an ash tray fitted on the motorbike as I have.

[sigma]

Myriad, you have tp pull off at the motorway services.

[weggiewabbit]

LMAO at your reply, sigma!

[JonnyBoy12]

I can drive and copulate at the same time, whenever I see the amount of traffic and other idiots on the road I think f**k driving!