There are many rules and regulations about which people are not even aware. One such rule is related to smoking, yes. If you smoke while sitting in the car then the police can issue you a challan, so you need to be careful.
Actually, smoking or drinking alcohol in a public place is a legal offense. In such a situation, when your own vehicle is on the road, it is also considered a public place. Now if you are found smoking while sitting in the car, the police will issue a challan against you and you will not be able to give any explanation for this.
Therefore, drinking alcohol in a car as well as smoking inside a car is a legal offence under Section DMVR 86.1(5)/177 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Under Section 86.1(5)/177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, smoking in a car or a public place is punishable with a fine of Rs 100 for the first offence and Rs 300 for the second offence.
These rules have been made to stop smoking in public places. Apart from this, the police can charge you a fine of up to Rs 500 for driving under the influence of alcohol and drinking alcohol in public places.