2 weeks Ago By Jack Mortimer
Drivers have been warned to avoid using a certain device on long road trips to avoid putting themselves and others at risk of collisions and eye-watering fines . Whilst long road trips can be a particularly stressful experience, especially during a public holiday such as the Easter weekend , carmats4u.com has urged drivers to avoid the temptation of vaping on the move.
Jamie Barke, Managing Director of carmats4u.com, suggested that motorists who vape behind the wheel could be charged with driving without due care and attention . He explained: "Despite the many positive health and environmental benefits associated with the June 1 2025 ban on single-use vapes, motorists who regularly vape in their cars should be made aware of the potential risks of switching to a reusable and refillable device.
"It states in section three of the Road Traffic Act that driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or public place without ‘due care and attention’, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, means they are guilty of an offence." The Road Traffic Act highlighted that motorists could be prosecuted if anything, including vapour, obscures the driver's view of the road. This is a particular issue for reusable vape devices, which can produce thicker clouds that block the windscreen and rear-view mirror, giving drivers significantly less time to react to sudden scenarios they are approaching.
As a result, motorists caught with a blocked view of the road caused by vaping could risk fines of up to £5,000 and nine penalty points on their licence - which could, in turn, increase the cost of car insurance. Jamie also highlighted that the various settings found on vape devices could cause drivers to get distracted from the roads, also resulting in longer reaction times and the risk of further financial penalties. He added: "The manual adjustments often found on reusable vape devices, such as wattage settings, airflow and temperature controls can more easily draw a motorists attention away from the road.
"What’s more, these heavier, bulkier products often require regular tank refilling or coil changes, tempting some drivers to carry out these tasks while on the move.".
