Is Smoking While Driving Considered a Traffic Violation?

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There is no explicit provision in national laws that defines smoking while driving as illegal. However, although not explicitly prohibited, irregular driving behavior caused by smoking and resulting traffic accidents are subject to penalties. Therefore, it is advisable for drivers to refrain from smoking while driving. According to Article 62 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law, the following behaviors are prohibited while driving a motor vehicle: 1. Driving when the doors or compartments are not properly closed; 2. Hanging or placing items within the front or rear windows of the motor vehicle that obstruct the driver's view; 3. Making or answering handheld phone calls, watching TV, or engaging in other activities that impede safe driving; 4. Turning off the engine or coasting in neutral when going downhill; 5. Throwing items onto the road; 6. Riding a motorcycle with hands off the handlebars or hanging items on the handlebars; 7. Driving continuously for more than 4 hours without stopping to rest or resting for less than 20 minutes; 8. Honking the horn in areas or sections where honking is prohibited.