 ccrp poll smoking ban in cars transporting children  you can now comment on stories and polls let us know how you feel about the issues new poll overview state representative sam singh deast lansing announced he will introduce legislation that would make it a 500 fine to smoke a tobacco product inside a motor vehicle that is carrying anyone under the age of 18 years old the legislation calls for a oneyear grace period to allow the public to become accustomed to the change before they could be assessed a fine the bill would amend the michigan vehicle code to make smoking in the presence of a minor a primary offense meaning an officer could pull over a motorist if they spot a violation new poll question should the michigan legislature pass a law that would ban smoking in a motor vehicle that has children in it yes no undecided to vote in this poll click on this link http wwwclintoncountygoporg content shouldmichiganlegislaturepasslawwouldbansmokingmot  to enter your comments click on add new comment after you vote previous poll question would you vote for creating a part time legislature if it were on the ballot in 2014 yes 76 no 20 undecided 4 no comments were made on this poll   all emails addresses  