Jump to full article: CityNews CP24 (ca), 2008-04-30
Intro: The provincial government wants to make it illegal for you to smoke in a car with a child inside and is taking the first step to make that happen by introducing legislation Wednesday.
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty once rejected the idea and suggested the emphasis should be on educating parents about the dangers of cigarette smoke in cars. A report from the Ontario Medical Association last year stated that smoke in enclosed spaces is concentrated.
But McGuinty has changed his mind on the issue and said the province has to protect kids who are being put in situations potentially damaging to their health.
According to Health Promotion Minister Margaret Best, the proposed law would give police the power to fine adults $250 if they're caught puffing in a car with anyone under the age of 16 inside.
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