BFOI-016217 - Smoking in Vehicle

Request

I am requesting data relating to the offence of smoking in a private vehicle carrying a person under the age of 18, introduced in England and Wales on 1 October 2015.

Please provide:

1. How many fines and fixed penalty notices have been issued under the Children and Families Act 2014 for smoking in a private vehicle with children (under 18 years old) present?
2. The number of cases relating to this offence that resulted in:
   • a) Prosecution
   • b) A fine issued by a court.

Please return data broken down and split annually from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2025.

Response

1. How many fines and fixed penalty notices have been issued under the Children and Families Act 2014 for smoking in a private vehicle with children (under 18 years old) present?

   Response: 0

2. The number of cases relating to this offence that resulted in:
   • a) Prosecution

     Response: 0

   • b) A fine issued by a court

     Response: 0