The state Senate wants to ban driving while smoking — at least for state employees.
Senators voted 37-7 Monday to prohibit state employees from smoking inside a vehicle owned or leased by state government, David Ingram reports. The bill would also allow local governments to place similar restrictions on vehicles they control.
Violating the law would carry no punishment, though the person in charge of assigning the vehicle would be required to place a no-smoking sign in at least one "conspicuous" area inside.
It would apply to all vehicles assigned by the N.C. Department of Administration's motor pool division.
There was little discussion before senators voted for the bill, which is aimed at improving health. A final Senate vote could happen as soon as Tuesday. If successful, the bill would then move to the House.
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