The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has requested that the Government should go ahead and put an interdict on smoking in cars with travelers who are below the age of 18.

According to a survey conducted by the Association, 86% of UK parents would endorse the injunction, in addition to the 83% of parents who light up.

The BLF reviewed more than 1,000 parents on the web forum, Mum's Net, disclosing that 13% of present smokers have smoked in the car with the windows open, when journeying with kids.

Also, more than half confessed to putting their children through passive smoking.

BLF Chief Executive, Dame Helena Shovelton commented that the interdict can aid in avoiding some of the 22,000 new instances of asthma witnessed amongst kids every year.

Dame Shovelton said, "This overwhelming evidence and public support can no longer be ignored and as the only UK charity supporting everyone affected by lung disease, we are calling for this legislation".

The BLF has started a countrywide picture campaign to support the anti-smoking initiative and expects to collect 50,000 appeal signatures by the conclusion of 2010.

According to the charity, one individual in seven in the UK will be influenced by lung sickness.