Train platforms, bus shelters & tram shelters
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 Introduction
Smoking is prohibited in all covered areas of train platforms, tram shelters and bus shelters.
These laws are outlined in the Transport Act 1983.
Downloads
 Fact sheet: Train platforms, tram and bus shelters (34kb, pdf)
Frequently asked questions
Q1: What is the law?
Smoking is prohibited in all covered areas of train platforms, tram stops and bus shelters.
Q2: Is smoking permitted next to a covered bus or tram shelter?
Yes, as long as the person smoking is not standing within the covered area.
Q3: Is smoking permitted on sections of train platforms that aren’t covered?
Yes, as long as the person smoking is not standing within the covered area.
Q4: What about when it is raining?
Smoking is prohibited in all covered areas of train platforms, tram shelters and bus shelters, regardless of the weather conditions.
Q5: What about a train station like Southern Cross on Spencer Street that is completely covered by a roof structure?
If a train station is completely covered, then the whole platform area is required to be smoke-free.
Q6: What are the penalties for not abiding by the law?
| |
Fine |
Maximum penalty if prosecuted |
| Person smoking in a covered area |
1.47 penalty units |
5 penalty units |
| Occupier failure to display acceptable No Smoking signs |
No fine |
5 penalty units |
Q7: What is the value of a penalty unit?
A penalty unit for 2008/09 is $113.42 (indexed annually).
Q8: How will the public know where they can and can’t smoke?
No Smoking signs have been placed on train platforms, tram shelters and bus shelters. There has been a mass media campaign to communicate the new law to commuters and the broader Victorian community.
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