Vaping while driving is not explicitly illegal in Florida. There is no state law that directly prohibits the use of e-cigarettes or vaping devices by drivers behind the wheel. This stands in contrast to activities like texting while driving, which are specifically banned under Florida’s wireless communication device laws.
However, Florida’s distracted and careless driving laws still apply. If vaping causes you to drive erratically—such as swerving, making unsafe lane changes, or failing to maintain control of your vehicle—you could be cited for careless driving under Florida Statute §316.1925. In more serious cases where vaping-related distraction endangers others, you could even face reckless driving charges, which carry steeper penalties, including higher fines and possible jail time.
Local restrictions and special circumstances may also apply. For example, e-cigarette use is prohibited in licensed out-of-home caregiver vehicles when children are present. Additionally, Florida’s main vaping laws focus on age restrictions (21+ to purchase and use, with exceptions for active-duty military at 18) and public vaping bans in certain indoor spaces, but not specifically on private vehicle use.
If you are under 21, it is illegal to possess nicotine vapes in Florida, whether you are driving or not. Minors caught with vaping devices can face fines or probation violations. For adults, the main legal risk comes from how vaping affects your driving rather than the act of vaping itself.
Vaping and driving is not expressly prohibited by Florida law, but if vaping distracts you and leads to unsafe driving, you can be cited under existing traffic safety statutes. Additionally, vaping in vehicles with minors present may be restricted in certain circumstances, and underage possession of vaping devices is illegal statewide.
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[4] https://billallenlaw.com/vaping-laws-in-florida/
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