Vaping in Public Spaces: Navigating the Rules and Etiquette in the UK

What are the vaping laws in the UK?

Despite vaping indoors being a no-no in the UK, it may surprise you to know that it’s not actually illegal. Smoking indoors was banned in the UK in 2007, prohibiting use in enclosed public spaces like workplaces, public transport and bars and clubs. Vaping would take off 5 years later in 2012, but there are currently no laws that restrict where vaping products can be used. Because it is not a tobacco product, vapes are not included in the legislation of the Health Act 2006, which bans smoking indoors.