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Train platforms, bus shelters & tram shelters
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Smoking is prohibited in all covered areas of train platforms, tram shelters and bus shelters.
These laws are outlined in the Transport Act 1983.
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Fact sheet: Train platforms, tram and bus shelters
Frequently asked questions
- Q1: What is the law?
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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?
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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?
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Yes, as long as the person smoking is not standing within the covered area.
- Q4: What about when it is raining?
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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?
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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?
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Fine Maximum penalty if prosecuted Person smoking in a covered area 1.47 PU 5 PU Occupier failure to display acceptable No Smoking signs No fine 5 PU Note: PU = penalty unit/s
- Q7: What is the value of a penalty unit?
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The value of a penalty unit is indexed annually. For the current value please see Legislation & Regulations.
- Q8: How will the public know where they can and can’t smoke?
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No Smoking signs have been placed on train platforms, tram shelters and bus shelters.
