Vaping in public areas: For clarity, e-cigarettes and vape kits are not subjected to the same laws as traditional cigarettes. The ban on smoking in the workplace or public areas does not apply to vaping, but this doesn’t allow you to vape anywhere you like.
Can I vape in public places UK?
Yes, as above there are no laws currently in place in the UK which will prevent you from smoking on the street. Unless you are at a designated venue who have their own vaping policy in place which prevents you from doing so.
Is vape allowed in public places?
Public places must have a designated smoking or vaping area (DSVA) for smokers of vaping devices and traditional cigarettes. Smoking and vaping within enclosed public spaces, whether stationary or in motion, is allowed only in DSVAs.
What are the rules on vaping in the UK?
require nicotine-containing products or their packaging to be child-resistant and tamper evident. ban certain ingredients including colourings, caffeine and taurine. include new labelling requirements and warnings. require all e-cigarettes and e-liquids be notified and published by the MHRA before they can be sold.
Where are you allowed to vape UK?
It’s not illegal to vape in pubs and restaurants, but most places will have banned it and require that you go outside to the smoking area. Some pubs do still allow vaping indoors, however, check the website or ask behind the bar before you get your e-cig out.
Can you vape in No smoking areas UK?
For clarity, e-cigarettes and vape kits are not subjected to the same laws as traditional cigarettes. The ban on smoking in the workplace or public areas does not apply to vaping, but this doesn’t allow you to vape anywhere you like.
What happens if you get caught with a vape UK?
It isn’t technically illegal for you to carry an e-cigarette but if you are caught in public the police can confiscate it from you. They are allowed to do this under the age of 16 in England and Wales or under 18 in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Can you vape inside UK?
Despite the law stating that it’s perfectly legal to vape indoors, this doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to use your e-cigarettes wherever you go.
Can you vape in hotel rooms UK?
Well, there is no law against vaping indoors. Consequently, vaping policies are at the discretion of management. You may find small, independent hotels have different rules on allowing vaping in shared spaces as well as your personal room. You should always check with the staff before powering up your device.
What is the new vape law?
The new law, which will take effect later this year, bans brick-and-mortar sales of all vaping products in flavors other than tobacco. The prohibition extends to nicotine-free e-liquid and so-called “flavor enhancers,” which probably includes one-shot DIY mixes.
Can I vape in Mcdonalds?
However, many do enforce a ban, which mainly includes chain companies (e.g. Mcdonalds’, Starbucks and Wetherspoons). Some smaller restaurants and pubs might allow you to vape inside, but you should always check with a staff member before doing so.
When can you legally vape UK?
18 or over
What is the legal vaping age in the UK? You must be 18 or over to use or purchase e-cigarettes or e-liquids in the UK. The UK government updated the laws on the sale of tobacco and vaping products on 1st of October 2015.
Can I vape outside?
If you’re going to vape, do it outdoors. Avoid vaping in the home or car. This keeps the air and surfaces inside free of the harmful components, so others don’t inhale or come into contact with them on surfaces.
Are you allowed to vape in Tesco?
A spokesperson for Tesco said: “Our aim is to provide a safe and healthy environment for our colleagues and customers and as such smoking is not allowed in our stores. “Current research suggests there may be risks to passive smokers from e-cigarettes and as such the same restrictions apply.”
Can you vape outside hospital UK?
That’s because our job is to protect people’s health, whether patient, visitor or staff. To do this we need to make sure our grounds are the healthiest environments they can be. That means we can’t allow smoking anywhere, on any NHS grounds.
Where can you not vape UK?
- Vaping on Trains. As far as we could find out, vaping is banned on all UK trains.
- Vaping At Airports & On Planes.
- Vaping On Buses & Coaches.
- Vaping At Sports Stadiums.
- Vaping in Music Venues.
- Vaping in Hospitals or Hospital Grounds.
- Vaping in Restaurants & Cafes.
- Vaping on Cruise Ships & Ferries.
Can I vape outside a hotel?
If your hotel room is smoke-free that includes the balcony. So vaping from a balcony would be a violation. Realistically though, unless someone has direct sight of you vaping, it’s pretty much impossible for someone to know that you were vaping in an outdoor balcony.
Can you vape in a cafe UK?
E-Cigarettes are not lit. It is therefore legal to use an E-cigarette in a public place including a pub, cafe, restaurant or hotel. However, it is open to you as the operator to create your own policy on vaping on your premises and you are strongly encouraged to do this.
How many puffs are legal in UK?
600
In the UK, TPD and TRPR regulations mean e-cigarettes – including disposable vape or puff bars – cannot have more than a 2ml e-liquid capactity. This limits the amount of juice in each disposable vape, which limits the puffs to around 600 per device.
Can you secretly vape on a plane?
Can You Vape on a Plane? No airlines allow vaping in flight. You should never attempt to vape on a plane because you will almost certainly be caught and will then face significant legal problems.
Where are you allowed to vape?
Vaping is not prohibited by the smoking ban so, unlike cigarettes, it’s not automatically illegal to vape in enclosed public spaces such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs. That means it’s the choice of the venue owner whether to allow you to vape.