Smoking ban enforcement
Smoke free legislation
From July 1, 2007, England became smoke free.
Virtually all indoor public places and work places, including
work vehicles became smoke-free.
It followed the successful implementation of smoke-free
legislation in several countries including Scotland and the
Republic of Ireland.
The legislation is designed to protect workers
and members of the public from the serious health risks of
secondhand smoke. As a result, people working in bars, restaurants,
pubs and other workplaces will enjoy breathing fresh air.
Penalties
The Government has set out the following penalties and fines for
the smoke free offences set out in the Health Act 2006:
- Smoking in a smoke free premises or vehicle: a fixed penalty
notice of £50 (discounted to £30 if paid within 15 days from the
issue of a notice) or a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard
scale (up to £200)
- Failure to display no smoking signs in smoke free premises and
vehicles as required by smoke free legislation: a fixed penalty
notice of £200 (discounted to £150 if paid within 15 days from the
issue of a notice) or a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard
scale (up to £1,000)
- Failing to prevent smoking in a smoke free premises or vehicle:
a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale (up to
£2,500)
Useful links
Quit
Smokefree NHS