Alex City drivers can expect more tickets if they are found smoking or vaping with a child. 

On Aug. 1, a new Alabama law went into effect, which makes it unlawful for a person to smoke any tobacco product or to vape in a motor vehicle with a child aged 14  years or under. The offense applies whether the vehicle is in motion or at rest. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.