http://app2.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking/faq-for-smoking-ban-extension
1. When will the extension of the ban kick in?
The extension of
the ban will begin on 15 January 2013.
2. Where
are the areas coming under the extended ban?
The extension
covers common areas of residential buildings such as common
corridors, staircases, stairwells and void decks as well as
multi-purpose halls, covered walkways and linkways, all pedestrian
overhead bridges, 5 metres from the edge of bus stops and hospital
outdoor compounds.
3. How do I
know if these areas are covered under the ban?
Members of the
public will be informed of the areas covered under the ban via
media platforms such as TV, radio, print and outdoor (i.e. posters
at bus shelters). Where practical, signage will also be put up. We
will also be working with our community partners to increase
awareness of the ban. The full list of the prohibited areas is
available at our website.
4. What can
I do if I see someone smoking at these prohibited
areas?
We encourage
members of the public to inform the smoker graciously that he/she
is smoking in a prohibited area and that he/she should finish the
cigarette elsewhere. If the smoker does not heed the advice or the
member of public has witnessed repeated violations by the same
smoker and/or by a group of smokers at the same location, they are
advised to report the incident to NEA at 1800-2255 632 for our
follow-up action. We would like to encourage all in the community
to do their part for a cleaner and healthier Singapore for all to
enjoy.
5. How much is the fine for smoking at prohibited
areas?
An individual who is caught smoking in a
prohibited place is liable on conviction to a fine of $200. If
convicted in court, the offender may be liable to a fine of up to
$1,000.
6. Why is
there a need to extend the areas?
Tobacco use is the
single largest cause of preventable death in the world. It is also
a key risk factor for cancer, heart diseases, stroke and chronic
obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), the top causes of death
among Singaporeans. There is no safe level of exposure to
second-hand smoke, which contributes to a range of serious and
often fatal diseases, including heart disease, respiratory illness
and lung and other cancers. With the majority (86%) of Singapore’s
adult population being non-smokers, it is necessary to protect the
public from the harmful effects of second hand smoke.
7. Where
can smokers smoke then?
Smoking is allowed
in the following areas*:
(*Specific
facilities or buildings located in these areas, e.g. restaurants
and 5 metres from entrances to buildings will still fall within a
smoking prohibited area. Smoking is also banned in queues formed in
any of these areas. )
This being said, we
encourage smokers to exercise their own discretion to consider
whether the place they are lighting up are areas where people
congregate or an area where other members of public will not be
able to avoid second-hand smoke.
- See more at:
http://app2.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking/faq-for-smoking-ban-extension#sthash.8nIxhrw6.dpuf
I know this ruling....
What I mean is, NEA officers when task to go airport taxi stand
and catch TD, is not to catch smokers smoking inside cab.....
All along, we are not allow to smoke in non designated area
mah.....
Littering offences not only on cig butt only, as long you throw
something on the floor, that's it, my friend sway just nice he
throw cig butt, but that officer never issue him summon for smoking
in non designated area......
Very often, we will see TD throw drinking bag, plastic bag,
tissue....etc out of our window while queueing at airport......