Many would support car smoking ban

Almost two-thirds of British people believe there should be a ban on smoking while driving a car, a survey has revealed.

The poll for the BBC's Daily Politics show found a move to stop drivers lighting up behind the wheel - which has been urged by safety campaigners - would be backed by 62% of people.

Support for a ban is higher among women than men, with 70% in favour compared to 54%.

The over-55s are most in favour of an end to smoking behind the wheel, with 71% supporting it, while 55% of those in the 35-54 age group and 60% of 18 to 34-year-olds would back a ban.

The poll of 1,000 people also found that 81% of the British population support the smoking ban in enclosed public and work places, which comes into force on July 1 in England and has already been introduced in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

And more than half (51%) of 18 to 34-year-olds feel the ban should go further, outlawing smoking in some public outdoor places such as bus shelters or parks.

Overall, 45% of those questioned would support a broadening of the ban to cover some outdoor places, the poll found.

There was also overwhelming backing for a ban on smoking near children, with 91% of people in favour of such a move.

Women were particularly supportive of preventing smoking near youngsters, with 94% giving it their backing.

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