3,800 fined for smoking in smoke-free zones in 2012

[M.Bison]

3,800 fined for smoking in smoke-free zones in 2012

By Kheng Leng, Qiuyi | Posted: 10 December 2012 2106 hrs

Smokers outside Nex mall in Serangoon.

Singapore: Some 3,800 people were caught smoking in smoke-free zones this year.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said most of the offenders were found in or around shopping centres.

Nex mall in Serangoon is one hotspot for smoking offences.

More than 140 people alone were caught here this year.

Smoking is banned in shopping centres, as well as within five metres of their entrances and exits.

Offences within the five-metre boundary have dropped 80 per cent to 60 cases this year, compared to 270 last year, since authorities started uniformed patrols in these areas.

Next month, more public places in Singapore will go smoke-free.

NEA is extending the smoking ban to HDB corridors, void decks, and covered walkways.

Overhead pedestrian bridges and the outdoor areas of hospitals will also be included.

People found smoking in these places could be fined S$200.

- CNA/lp

 

[Kohliantye]

May I suggest that LTA spearhead the painting of yellow boxes in all bus-stops where commuters are waiting to board the buses.

This is to ensure that the carbon-monoxide poisons from exhaust fumes emitted by the many buses will not affect these people.

I am sure these will be most welcomed by the commuters.

IF YELLOW BOXES CURRENTLY CREATED FOR SMOKERS CAN CONTAIN SUCH CIGARETTE FUMES FROM NON-SMOKERS SEATED OUTSIDE THESE BOXES, I AM SURE THE SAME WILL APPLY TO THE COMMUTERS WAITING AT THE BUS-STOPS TO BOARD BUSES.

 

[jubilee1919]

Smoking is a minor offence and not considered a crime. This thread is in the wrong folder and should be posted in Cafe Courtyard.

 

[Sinkie]

No smoke without cigarettes...ban cigarettes, then nothing to fine.

 

[Kohliantye]

No smoke without cigarettes...ban cigarettes, then nothing to fine.

Well said bro.

But the money collected from hefty taxes is too good to discard.