England Smoking Ban - 1st July 2007 - England goes Smoke Free!
The England Smoking Ban came into force on the 1st July 2007!
From the 1st July 2007, the England Smoking Ban took effect and smoking in public places has been banned! Smoking is no longer permitted in all enclosed public spaces, such as restaurants, night clubs, public transport, work places, and work cars or vans used by more than one person. Penalties of £50 will be handed out to anyone breaking the smoking ban, and you could also be prosecuted as breaking the ban will be a criminal offence.
The ban doesn't just affect smokers! The effects of the ban are far reaching, and businesses now have a duty to protect both employees and members of the public from cigarette smoke. Business owners who allow people to smoke inside their premises can be hit with large fines, and it is now mandatory to display the relevant No Smoking Signs at points around their buildings.
Understanding the England Smoking Ban
On this site, we explain the new rules and regulations involved in the England Smoking Ban, with answers to Frequently Asked Questions such as where you are and aren't legally allowed to smoke now the smoking ban has taken effect.
Help for Smokers - Help to Quit Smoking!
If you are a smoker and would like help to Quit Smoking, we have some useful tips and links on this site to help you give up. We also offer a selection of Books, DVD's and PC Software to help you quit smoking for good!
Quitting smoking is never an easy task, but the long term benefits are well worth it, with restored health, younger looking skin, and more energy you`ll wonder why you ever smoked at all! Smoking statistics show the improvements can start in as little as 25 hours! There are also big financial benefits to stopping smoking, with the average 20 a day smoker saving a huge £1,642.50 a year!
Help for Employers and Businesses
If you are an employer and run a business, even if you don't smoke yourself, you are still affected by the England Smoking Ban! It is now a legal requirement to prevent people from smoking on your premises or workplace, and have clearly displayed the relevant No Smoking Signs. Make sure your business is in compliance with the UK Smoking Ban, or you could face a large fine!
If you do fail to prevent people smoking on your premises, you could be prosecuted and face a fine of up to £2500 and also receive a criminal record.
On this site, we explain the regulations that need to be enforced, and offer a range of relevant products to help your business enforce the UK Smoking Ban, such as No Smoking Signs, Cigarette Bins and Smoking Shelters.