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in motor vehicles with anyone under 16
egaland the fine is up to $250.
As of January 21, 2009, the Smoke -Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking or having lighted
tobacco ina motor vehicle while a person under 16 years old is present. Second-hand
smoke levels. in motor vehicles can be up to 27 times greater than in a smoker's home. It's
even a risk on short trips and when the windows are rolled down.
Children who breathe second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer health problems such as
sudden infant death syndrome, asthma and, later in life, cancer and cardiac disease.
For more information, contact your Public Health Unit or call the INFOIine toll-free at
1-866-396-1760. TTY: 1-800-387-5559. Or visit: www.ontario.ca/smokefree
ForIetp quitting, visit yvwwsmokershelpline.ca or call i-877-513-5333.
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