Washington could ban smoking in cars with children
January 5, 2009
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OLYMPIA, Wash.—Washington is the latest state that is considering legislation to outlaw smoking in vehicles when children are passengers.
Anti-smoking groups are rounding up sponsors for legislation that would make smoking in vehicles with children a secondary offense, meaning drivers could be ticketed if they were pulled over for another offense, such as speeding.
Four other states have outlawed smoking in cars with children: California, Arkansas, Louisiana and Maine. A similar bill died in last year's session of the Washington Legislature.
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Information from: The Olympian, http://www.theolympian.com
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