Should all smoking in vehicles be banned across the UK to protect people from second-hand smoke?

The British Medical Association called for the extension of the current ban on smoking in public places after reviewing evidence of the dangers.

It highlighted research showing the levels of toxins in a car can be up to 23 times higher than in a smoky bar.

But a report by a cross-party group of MPs and peers said non-legislative options should be considered as well.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health even said calling for an immediate ban could be “counterproductive” as consensus needed to be built across society before taking such as step.

The group said there should be a consultation on tackling smoking in cars which could look at whether it would be better to have an outright ban, or if more could be achieved by raising awareness about the dangers through education campaigns.

I personally still smoke a couple a day but do not smoke in my car. Even if i did I would not when giving a lift to a non-smoker out of common courtesy.

I would like the choice as to whether I can or not!

Is it a step too far?

Are civil liberties slowly being eroded?

How could it be enforced?