You could be pulled over by cops and fined hundreds for vaping behind the wheel and it can affect insurance policies

PEOPLE who vape could be pulled over by police in the future as more laws regulating the practice arise.

Although driving while vaping is certainly not illegal, authorities are encouraging people to be smart if they vape on the road to protect themselves and others.

Some states have laws regarding visual obstructions while driving, meaning the police could pull you over if something like vapors from a vape pen are clouding your windows.

Advocates advise leaving the windows rolled down if you smoke or vape in the car, according to Insurance Quotes.

A few states also have laws regarding smoking while children are in the car. In California, the violation comes with a $100 fine.

Other states have laws against using electronics while driving. In one instance, an officer thought someone's vape pen was a cell phone.

“We have seen posts on social media from a couple of people who have been pulled over for using what an officer thought was a cell phone,” says Alex Clark, CEO of the Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association.

In England, police can hit you with a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points if they believe the clouds of smoke impact your ability to drive safely.

And in more serious cases or those contested in court, the charge can attract a maximum £5,000 fine, up to nine penalty points, and even a court-imposed driving ban.

It remains to be seen how police in different states in America will apply laws to regulate vaping while driving.

However, warnings from vaping advocates, insurance companies, and motor vehicle agencies encourage people to stay alert while driving.

“Everyone should think about what level of distraction they can handle when they drive,” Sheila Dunn, spokeswoman for the National Motorists Association, told Insurance Quotes.

“I need to concentrate very hard when I drive, but not everyone is like that," Dunn added.

Meanwhile, states across the nation have put in place additional safeguards and measures to restrict flavored vapes that are marketed specifically toward minors.

The health risks from vaping are also coming to light. Earlier this year, one study found vapers are significantly more likely to struggle with asthma.


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