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Intro: SMOKING in cars carrying children under 18 will be banned.
Police will be able to fine motorists caught smoking while driving with children under legislation introduced in State Parliament on Thursday.
Health Minister Daniel Andrews said the air quality in a car filled with cigarette smoke was similar to that found in a "smoky pub", even with the windows wound down.
"There is no risk-free level of second-hand smoke in confined areas such as cars," he said.
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