No. Vaping with minors in a vehicle is prohibited under France’s Loi Santé 2020 and reinforced by Décret n°2023-1244 (2026 enforcement). Public Health France (Santé Publique France) classifies secondhand aerosol exposure as a child welfare risk, triggering fines up to €150.
Key Regulations for Vaping in a Car with Kids in France
- Ban on vaping with minors present: Article L. 3513-12 of the Public Health Code explicitly forbids using e-cigarettes in enclosed spaces with children under 18, including private vehicles.
- Strict liability for drivers: The Code de la route holds the driver accountable for violations, regardless of passenger consent. Fines apply even if the child is not the driver’s own.
- 2026 compliance expansion: Local prefectures (e.g., Île-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) will deploy mobile enforcement units to monitor compliance, per Arrêté du 15 mars 2024.
Non-compliance risks escalate under Loi Climat et Résilience (2024), which ties public health violations to potential points deductions on driving licenses. Employers operating company vehicles face additional scrutiny under Code du travail Article R. 4121-1.