In 2006, it became illegal to smoke in public places in Scotland. The rest of the UK became smoke free in 2007. Public places include: train and bus stations, cinemas, hospitals, shopping centres, pubs and nightclubs.
It is also illegal to smoke on public transport, in taxis or on planes. Areas such as bus shelters, covered walkways and sports stadiums are also included in the ban.
Anyone found smoking in a banned area risks being fined.
It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18.
Bans on the sale of cigarettes from vending machines and the display of tobacco products start coming into force across the UK from 2012.
Visit our online store to order our resources about smoking.
In 2006, it became illegal to smoke in public places in Scotland. The rest of the UK became smoke free in 2007. Public places include: train and bus stations, cinemas, hospitals, shopping centres, pubs and nightclubs.
It is also illegal to smoke on public transport, in taxis or on planes. Areas such as bus shelters, covered walkways and sports stadiums are also included in the ban.
Anyone found smoking in a banned area risks being fined.
It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18.
Bans on the sale of cigarettes from vending machines and the display of tobacco products start coming into force across the UK from 2012.
Visit our online store to order our resources about smoking.