MPs are to vote before the General Election on the plans, which would enforce a fine of £50 for people who smoke, or those who fail to prevent another person smoking, in cars containing under-18s.
A fine on conviction would be given if the case went to court. However, the proposed regulations would not apply if the driver was under 18 and alone in a private vehicle.
The move comes after the primary legislation was approved on a free vote in Parliament in February by a majority of 376 to 107. The 269 majority was larger than that for the 2007 smoke-free public places law.
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