The British Medical Association (BMA) has proposed a complete smoking ban in cars, irrespective of the fact if there are children in the vehicle.

The BMA has said that the ban is necessary as smoking in cars exposes drivers and passengers to “23 times more toxins than a smoky bar”. However, the ban has brought a lot of criticism to the BDA with some questioning the merit of the ban and doubt are being raised about the very the possibility of measuring the degree to which smoking in car is more harmful.

Writers and activists have described the ban as a parental mistreatment that does not have any use in real life as there are many other places where smoking affects people including homes.

BMA had to withdraw initial claims about the level of toxins present in a smoky car compared to a smoking bar. People are critical of the move as the UK is considered as a society hat does not accept intervention in private space and cars are believed to be an extension of private space among users.

The BMA's proposal is aimed at protecting children from smoking and preventing people from smoking while driving. The BMA is the representative body of the doctors in the UK.