Is there a penalty for driving and smoking? 2023 new traffic regulations

2023 new traffic regulations deduct points for driving and smoking.

According to the new traffic regulations in 2023, smoking and driving will be regarded as dangerous driving behaviors and will be punished by fines and points deduction. Specifically, 3 points will be deducted for smoking and driving, and the amount of fine will depend on the situation, up to 2000 yuan. Smoking and driving will not only distract the driver, but also affect the air quality inside the car, which is harmful to the health of yourself and others. Therefore, the new traffic regulations clearly stipulate smoking and driving to ensure traffic safety and public health. In addition, the new traffic regulations also stipulate other dangerous driving behaviors, such as making phone calls, texting and fatigue driving. And these behaviors will also be fined and punished accordingly. Drivers should strictly abide by traffic rules to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

The hazards of smoking while driving mainly include the following aspects:

1, distraction: smoking will make drivers have something in their hands, and they need to pick up cigarette butts from time to time to spit out smoke rings, which will distract them and affect driving safety;

2, the line of sight is blocked: when smoking, you need to put the cigarette butt close to your mouth, the line of sight will be blocked, and you can't fully observe the traffic situation in front and around;

3. The smell of smoke affects the driver's judgment: the smell of smoke will affect the driver's sense of smell, making it impossible for the driver to detect abnormal smells in the car or on the road in time, such as the smell of fuel leakage or burning;

4, aggravating fatigue: smoking will cause physical fatigue and hypoxia, reduce the driver's reaction ability, aggravate fatigue, and affect driving safety;

5. Smoke affects the line of sight: Smoke will affect the driver's line of sight, making it difficult for the driver to recognize the road conditions and traffic lights ahead.

To sum up, in order to ensure driving safety, drivers are advised not to smoke while driving, and try to keep the air inside the car fresh, so as to better concentrate and maintain a good driving condition.

Legal basis:

"Road traffic safety violations score" fourth

Motor vehicle drivers have one of the following illegal acts, a record of 2 points:

(a) driving a motor vehicle through an intersection without driving or stopping as required;

(two) driving a motor vehicle to make or answer a hand-held phone and other acts that hinder safe driving;

(three) driving a two-wheeled motorcycle without wearing a helmet;

(four) when driving a motor vehicle on an expressway or an urban expressway, the driver fails to wear a seat belt as required;

(five) driving a motor vehicle in front of the queue or driving slowly, overtaking or occupying the opposite lane, interspersed with waiting vehicles;

(six) failing to equip the school bus with safety equipment in accordance with the regulations, or failing to carry out safety maintenance on the school bus in accordance with the regulations.