Police response to new legislation in the UK will be 'non-confrontational'

It has been established that new legislation which is due to be enforced tomorrow will be met with a relatively relaxed attitude by police officers in the UK.

While the new law, which prohibits smoking in vehicles in which children are travelling, will come into force on Thursday, it is understood law enforcement intend to take an 'education, not prosecution' approach to the issue.

Commenting on their decision not to heavily enforce the new ban, a spokesperson for the National Police Chief's council said: "Forces will be following guidance from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health by taking an educational, advisory and non-confrontational approach."

With many ministers dubbing the new legislation 'unenforceable and unnecessary', it has been established that motorists who are caught flouting the ban will be issued with an on-the-spot fine of £50.

It is understood that this fine could be increased to £2,500 if the motorist is taken to court following their engagement with law officials.

In an effort to shed light on the guidelines surrounding the new legislation, ti has been made clear that should a passenger light up in a vehicle carrying children, both the passenger and driver will be held to account.