Have you got what it takes to quit cigs?

Anyone breaking the law will be issued with a £50 fixed penalty notice.

Quitters that register for the service can expect to be inundated with light-hearted and humorous messages of support and encouragement, sent straight to the participant’s phone and email during the 28 day period of Stoptober.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Cabinet member for culture, leisure and wellbeing, said: “It is great that children and young people in Cheshire West and Chester will now be protected from smoking within cars”.

Prosecutions can still be carried out should the driver have their window open or air conditioning on.

“But above all, we would like to see people kick the habit altogether”. “There is always help on hand to support people anxious about long journeys, as they can contact our local stop smoking service”.

“We know it can be hard to stop smoking so we are available to help anyone who wants to quit so they can comply with this law and protect their children as well as improve their own health”.

For further information, call 0800 022 4524, visit acelifestyle.org, or text quit plus your postcode to 07860 025327. Our team is here to give that extra bit of support; we’re informal and friendly, and not at all judgemental – we understand what a challenge it is to quit.

“Smoky cars, packed full of toxic tobacco chemicals, are especially deadly to children because they have smaller lungs, faster breathing and less developed immune systems.

. Our advice is to keep your family safe by keeping your auto smokefree”.

Those who sign up to Stoptober will receive a variety of free and proven support including packs, apps and emails to help people quit for 28 days and beyond. The organisation’s advisors will also be on-hand to support smokers across the county.

“Quitting for just 28 days means you’re five times more likely to stay smoke-free for good and if you take on the challenge with a friend or loved one you’ll be able to maximise your chances of success by supporting each other”.

“I think the e-cigarettes are more of a fashion thing, hopefully the ban will stop children getting into smoking”.

Michael Ross, spokesperson for MedExpress.co.uk commented: “Making the decision to give up cigarettes for Stoptober is the first step in a very hard uphill battle that will completely test your willpower”.