C227b - Summary of measures implemented in public transport

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Afghanistan Distributing signs of ban Given responsibilities to Ministry of transport and tourism Given responsibilities to traffic police/Municipality Distributing signs of ban Given responsibilities to Ministry of transport and tourism Given responsibilities to traffic police/Municipality distributing signs of ban given the responsibilities to Ministry of transport and tourism WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Albania Report not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO European Region
Algeria Renforcement de linterdiction de fumer dans les lieux de transports par la mise en place de tableaux signalétiques au niveau des gares, aérogares et la création des espaces indépendant pour les fumeurs . Renforcement de linterdiction de fumer dans les lieux de transports par la mise en place de tableaux signalétiques au niveau des gares, aérogares et la création des espaces indépendant pour les fumeurs . renforcement par le secteur du transport de linterdiction de fumer dans les lieux de transports (, gare, aérogares ) et mise en place des espaces pour les fumeurs indépendant. WHO African Region
Andorra Report not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO European Region
Angola Report not provided information, education and communication campaign in the media information, education and communication campaign in the media WHO African Region
Antigua and Barbuda No smoking signs Report not provided Answer not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Armenia Smoking is totally banned in public transport in Armenia (buses, route taxis, underground). Report not provided Report not provided WHO European Region
Australia Complete Smoking is prohibited in all forms of public transport in Australia. This includes trains, buses, trams, aeroplanes, taxis, hire cars, ferries, with some states and territory governments banning the use of electronic cigarettes on public transport. Further, some state and territory governments have also banned vaping electronic cigarettes and tobacco smoking at public transport stops e.g. bus and train stops. Smoking is prohibited in all forms of public transport in Australia. This includes trains, buses, trams, aeroplanes, taxis, hire cars, ferries, with some states and territory governments banning the use of electronic cigarettes on public transport. Further, some state and territory governments have also banned vaping electronic cigarettes and tobacco smoking at public transport stops e.g. bus and train stops. WHO Western Pacific Region
Austria Means of public transport are covered by a complete smoking ban according to article 12 para. 4 of the Austrian Tobacco Act. For taxis a total smoking ban – based on the Austrian Tobacco Act - is introduced by laws/regulations of the provinces. Means of public transport are covered by a complete smoking ban according to article 13 and article 1 sect. 11 of the Austrian Tobacco Act. For taxis a smoking ban – based on the Austrian Tobacco Act - is introduced by laws/regulations of the provinces. Means of public transport are covered by a complete smoking ban according to article 13 and article 1 sect. 1 of the Austrian Tobacco Act. For taxis a smoking ban – based on the Austrian Tobacco Act - is introduced by laws/regulations of the provinces. WHO European Region
Azerbaijan Legislation is in place throughout Azerbaijan prohibiting smoking in public transport (Article 21 of the Law on Tobacco and Tobacco Product), however, smoking is allowed in designated places of long-distance transport and partial in taxi. Legislation is in place throughout Azerbaijan prohibiting smoking in public transport (Article 21 of the Law on Tobacco and Tobacco Product), however, smoking is allowed in designated places of long-distance transport and partial in taxi. Legislation is in place throughout Azerbaijan prohibiting smoking in public transport (Article 21 of the Law on Tobacco and Tobacco Product), however, smoking is allowed in designated places of long-distance transport and partial in taxi. WHO European Region
Bahamas Report not provided Report not provided All government-controlled transportation is smoke-free WHO Region of the Americas
Bahrain (Kingdom of) Smoking is completely banned in public transports (buses, taxis). we dont have trains in Bahrain. Smoking is completely banned in public transports (buses, taxis). we dont have trains in Bahrain. Smoking is completely banned in public transports (buses, taxis). WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Bangladesh Complete ban/100% smoke free: single room/compartment public transport (such as bus) Partial ban: Smoke free transport, but designated smoking area (DSA) is allowed with some conditions in more than one compartment transport (such as train). All public transport are included in the existing law All public transport are included in the existing law WHO South-East Asia Region
Barbados Report not provided Answer not provided not allowed WHO Region of the Americas
Belarus Декрет Президента Республики Беларусь №28 «О государственном регулировании производства, оборота и потребления табачного сырья и табачных изделий» (далее – Декрет № 28). Декретом № 28 утверждено Положение о государственном регулировании производства, оборота и потребления табачного сырья и табачных изделий, производства, оборота и использования электронных систем курения, жидкостей для электронных систем курения, систем для потребления табака. ГЛАВА 11 ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ КУРЕНИЯ (ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ) ТАБАЧНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ, ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННЫХ СИСТЕМ КУРЕНИЯ, СИСТЕМ ДЛЯ ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ ТАБАКА 35. Запрещаются курение (потребление) табачных изделий, использование электронных систем курения, систем для потребления табака (далее - курение): в лифтах и вспомогательных помещениях многоквартирных жилых домов, общежитий; на детских площадках; на рабочих местах, организованных в помещениях; на территориях и в помещениях, занимаемых спортивно-оздоровительными и иными лагерями; в помещениях и на территориях, занимаемых учреждениями образования, организациями, реализующими образовательные программы послевузовского образования; в подземных переходах, на станциях метрополитена; на остановочных пунктах на маршрутах автомобильных перевозок пассажиров и перевозок пассажиров городским электрическим транспортом, посадочных площадках, используемых для посадки и высадки пассажиров; во всех видах транспорта общего пользования, за исключением указанных в абзаце одиннадцатом части второй настоящего пункта; в автомобилях, если в них присутствуют дети в возрасте до 14 лет; в иных местах, определенных законодательными актами Республики Беларусь. Запрещается курение, за исключением специально созданных мест: в торговых объектах и объектах бытового обслуживания населения, торговых центрах и на рынках; в объектах общественного питания, на территории летних площадок (продолжений залов); в границах территорий, занятых пляжами; на территориях и в помещениях, занимаемых организациями физической культуры и спорта, физкультурно-спортивными сооружениями; в производственных зданиях (помещениях); в помещениях и на территориях, занимаемых государственными органами, организациями культуры и здравоохранения, санаторно-курортными и оздоровительными организациями, организациями, оказывающими услуги связи, социальные, банковские, страховые, гостиничные и иные услуги, а также организациями, индивидуальными предпринимателями, которым в соответствии с законодательством Республики Беларусь предоставлено право осуществлять образовательную деятельность, за исключением указанных в абзаце шестом части первой настоящего пункта; в помещениях, предназначенных для приема граждан, в том числе по вопросам осуществления административных процедур; в помещениях пассажирских терминалов автомобильного транспорта, портов и аэропортов; в помещениях и на территориях железнодорожных станций, предназначенных для обслуживания пассажиров железнодорожного транспорта общего пользования; на морских судах, судах смешанного (река - море) плавания. Юридические лица и индивидуальные предприниматели, в собственности, хозяйственном ведении, оперативном управлении либо на ином законном основании которых находятся объекты, указанные в части второй настоящего пункта, создают (выделяют) специальные места на территориях этих объектов или комнаты для курения, оборудованные в установленном порядке и обозначенные указателем "Место для курения". Организации - производители табачных изделий вправе в производственных зданиях (помещениях) осуществлять дегустацию табачных изделий и табачного сырья в порядке, установленном этими организациями-производителями. 36. На объектах, указанных в абзацах втором - девятом и одиннадцатом части первой и части второй пункта 35 настоящего Положения, юридическими лицами и индивидуальными предпринимателями, в собственности, хозяйственном ведении, оперативном управлении либо на ином законном основании которых находятся эти объекты, размещается знак о запрете курения. Образец и требования к размещению такого знака устанавливаются Министерством здравоохранения. КонсультантПлюс: примечание. Образец знака о запрете курения (потребления) табачных изделий, использования электронных систем курения, систем для потребления табака установлен постановлением Министерства здравоохранения Республики Беларусь от 19.04.2019 N 35. Декрет Президента Республики Беларусь от 17.12.2002 № 28 "О государственном регулировании производства, оборота и потребления табачного сырья и табачных изделий" Государственное регулирование потребления табачных изделий 38. Запрещается курение (потребление) табачных изделий, за исключением мест, специально предназначенных для этой цели: в учреждениях (организациях) здравоохранения, культуры, образования, спорта, на объектах торговли и бытового обслуживания населения; на объектах общественного питания, кроме объектов, реализующих табачные изделия и имеющих предназначенные для обслуживания граждан (потребителей) помещения с действующей системой вентиляции; в помещениях органов государственного управления, местных исполнительных и распорядительных органов, организаций; на всех видах вокзалов, в аэропортах, подземных переходах, на станциях метрополитена; во всех видах общественного транспорта, вагонах поездов, на судах, в самолетах, за исключением поездов дальнего следования, пассажирских судов и самолетов, в которых предусмотрены места, специально предназначенные для курения. 39. Индивидуальные предприниматели или юридические лица, иностранные юридические лица, иностранные организации, в собственности, хозяйственном ведении либо в оперативном управлении которых находятся объекты (помещения, здания, сооружения, транспорт), указанные в пункте 38 настоящего Положения, создают (выделяют) на этих объектах специально предназначенные для курения места и оборудуют их в соответствии с требованиями, установленными Министерством по чрезвычайным ситуациям и Министерством здравоохранения. (в ред. Декрета Президента Республики Беларусь от 20.02.2015 N 2) Декрет Президента Республики Беларусь от 17.12.2002 № 28 "О государственном регулировании производства, оборота и потребления табачного сырья и табачных изделий" WHO European Region
Belgium Linterdiction est totale. Linterdiction est totale. Linterdiction est totale. WHO European Region
Belize Complete Banning:- Display of "No Smoking" sign and provide awareness and education activities to promote the initiative. Report not provided Complete Banning:- Display of "No Smoking" sign and provide awareness and education activites to promote the initative WHO Region of the Americas
Benin log dinterdiction de fumer doit être déposer à lintérieur des transports en commun , le ministère des transport est instruit pour faire respecter cette interdiction log dinterdiction de fumer doit être déposer à lintérieur des transports en commun , le ministère des transport est instruit pour faire respecter cette interdiction log dinterdiction de fumer doit être déposer à lintérieur des transports en commun , le ministère des transport est instruit pour faire respecter cette interdiction WHO African Region
Bhutan Report not provided Chapter 2, section 3 E of Tobacco Control Act 2010 entails non-smoking in Public Transportation Chapter 2, section 3e of Tobacco Control Act entails non smoking area WHO South-East Asia Region
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) La prohibición al consumo de productos de tabaco en general abarca a nivel de cualquier medio de transporte. La prohibición al consumo de productos de tabaco en general abarca a nivel de cualquier medio de transporte. Report not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Bosnia and Herzegovina Complete – there is no possibility for smoking in public transport Answer not provided Law enforcement WHO European Region
Botswana Total ban of smoking in public transport and it is 100% achieved. Total ban of smoking in public transport and it is 100% achieved. Report not provided WHO African Region
Brazil Since 2000 smoking was banned from public transport. Since 2000 smoking was banned from public transport. Since 2000 smoking was banned from public transport. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey of 2008 showed that 4,5% of adults (>15 years old) were exposed to tobacco smoke in public transportation. WHO Region of the Americas
Brunei Darussalam Complete ban – according to the Tobacco (Prohibition in Certain Places) (Amendment) Notification 2012. It is an offence under Section 14 (2) Tobacco Order 2005 and liable to a fine not exceeding BND$1,000, or a compound of BND$300 for first offence, and BND$500 for subsequent offences. Brunei does not have trains. Complete ban – according to the Tobacco (Prohibition in Certain Places) (Amendment) Notification 2012. It is an offence under Section 14 (2) Tobacco Order 2005 and liable to a fine of BND$300. Report not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Bulgaria Health Law Article 56 Smoking in indoor public places shall be prohibited. Aditional provisions § 1h) vehicles for public transport - trains, planes, ships, buses, trams, trolleybuses-trains, buses of route taxis, taxis and passenger vehicles, special purpose - health car sick; Health Law Article 56 Smoking in indoor public places shall be prohibited. Aditional provisions § 1h) vehicles for public transport - trains, planes, ships, buses, trams, trolleybuses-trains, buses of route taxis, taxis and passenger vehicles, special purpose - health car sick; Health Law Article 56 Smoking in indoor public places shall be prohibited. Aditional provisions § 1h) vehicles for public transport - trains, planes, ships, buses, trams, trolleybuses-trains, buses of route taxis, taxis and passenger vehicles, special purpose - health car sick; WHO European Region
Burkina Faso Les affiches sont visibles dans les gares et les propriétaires sont tenues de communiquer avec les usagers. Des rencontres dinformation ont eu lieu dans les régions pour sensibiliser les responsables de ces lieux publics. Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO African Region
Burundi pour les mesures completes ;linterdiction de fumer sapplique sans exception aucune pour les mesures partielles,seules les instructions ministerielles ont été mises en place et les signaux dinterdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics ont été distribués avec une délogation de fumer dans un espace reservé Report not provided pour les mesures completes ;linterdiction de fumer sapplique sans exception aucune pour les mesures partielles,seules les instructions ministerielles ont été mises en place et les signaux dinterdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics ont été distribués avec une délogation de fumer dans un espace reservé WHO African Region
Cabo Verde La loi n °. 119 / IV / 95 du 13 Mars 1995, Linterdiction de fumer dans les véhicules de transport public de masse, passagers urbains ou touristes Linterdiction de fumer dans le transport aérien intérieur et international Interdit de fumer dans les transports marítmos, sauf dans les zones non couvertes La loi n °. 119 / IV / 95 du 13 Mars 1995, Linterdiction de fumer dans les véhicules de transport public de masse, passagers urbains ou touristes Linterdiction de fumer dans le transport aérien intérieur et international Interdit de fumer dans les transports marítmos, sauf dans les zones non couvertes La loi n °. 119 / IV / 95 du 13 Mars 1995, Linterdiction de fumer dans les véhicules de transport public de masse, passagers urbains ou touristes Linterdiction de fumer dans le transport aérien intérieur et international Interdit de fumer dans les transports marítmos, sauf dans les zones non couvertes WHO African Region
Cambodia Yes, Answer not provided Report not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Cameroon Campagne de plaidoyer en cours pour amener les administration en charge des transports à prendre des mesures dinterdiction de fumer en ces lieux sur toute létendu du territoire. Ces mesures sont effectives pour ce qui est des avions, des trains et des bus de transport public. Campagne de plaidoyer en cours pour amener les administration en charge des transports à prendre des mesures dinterdiction de fumer en ces lieux sur toute létendu du territoire. Ces mesures sont effectives pour ce qui est des avions, des trains et des bus de transport public. Answer not provided WHO African Region
Canada National and sub-national jurisdictions provide for complete smoking bans in public transportation. A number of jurisdictions have implemented smoking bans in private vehicles where children are present. (The majority of jurisdictions identify children as under 16.) National and sub-national jurisdictions provide for complete smoking bans in public transportation. A number of jurisdictions have implemented smoking bans in private vehicles where children are present. (The majority of jurisdictions identify children as under 16.) National and sub-national jurisdictions provide for complete smoking bans in public transportation. A number of jurisdictions have implemented smoking bans in private vehicles where children are present. (The majority of jurisdictions identify children as under 16.) WHO Region of the Americas
Central African Republic Report not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO African Region
Chad référence faites au Décret 1522 Un projet de décret portant interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics a été élaboré et en cours dadoption Report not provided WHO African Region
Chile Esta prohibido por medio de la ley 19.419 en su articulo 10. Esta prohibido por medio de la ley 19.419 en su articulo 10. Estar prohibido por medio de la ley 19.419 en su articulo 10. WHO Region of the Americas
China 1997年全国爱卫会、卫生部、铁道部、交通部、建设部、民航总局发布《关于在公共交通工具及其等候室禁止吸烟的规定》(全爱卫发[1997]第1号),而后相关部委相继出台实施细则,对公共交通工具及等候区域禁止吸烟作出规定;另外在地方性无烟法规中,对公共交通工具绝大多数都规定了全面禁止吸烟。 1997年全国爱卫会、卫生部、铁道部、交通部、建设部、民航总局发布《关于在公共交通工具及其等候室禁止吸烟的规定》(全爱卫发[1997]第1号),而后相关部委相继出台实施细则,对公共交通工具及等候区域禁止吸烟作出规定;另外在地方性无烟法规中,对公共交通工具绝大多数都是规定全面禁止吸烟。 1997年全国爱卫会、卫生部、铁道部、交通部、建设部、民航总局发布《关于在公共交通工具及其等候室禁止吸烟的规定》(全爱卫发[1997]第1号),而后相关部委相继出台实施细则,对公共交通工具及等候区域禁止吸烟作出规定,而目前已经控烟立法的15个较大城市对公共交通工具绝大多数都是全面禁止吸烟。 WHO Western Pacific Region
Colombia Creación y socialización de la ruta de denuncia para la protección de los ambientes 100% libres de humo de tabaco en los lugares establecidos en el artículo 19 de la Ley 1335 de 2009. Señalización como ambiente 100% libre de humo de tabaco y sus derivados Ver: Anexo 13 Creación y socialización de la ruta de denuncia para la protección de los ambientes 100% libres de humo de tabaco en los lugares establecidos en el artículo 19 de la Ley 1335 de 2009. Señalización como ambiente 100% libre de humo de tabaco y sus derivados Ver: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/VS/PP/ENT/senalizacion-alh-establecimientos-abiertos.jpg Creación y socialización de la ruta de denuncia para la protección de los ambientes 100% libres de humo de tabaco en los lugares establecidos en el artículo 19 de la Ley 1335 de 2009. WHO Region of the Americas
Comoros Answer not provided Answer not provided Report not provided WHO African Region
Congo Dans le transport en commun, cette interdiction bien quavec accord volontaire est presque complète. Report not provided Dans le transport en commun, cette interdiction bien quavec accord volontaire est presque complète. WHO African Region
Cook Islands Complete – smoking is prohibited. Complete – smoking is prohibited. Complete – smoking is prohibited. WHO Western Pacific Region
Costa Rica Si, completa a partir de la Ley 9028 Si, completa a partir de la Ley 9028 2012 ley 9028. WHO Region of the Americas
Côte d'Ivoire Il est interdit de fumer dans tout moyen utilisé pour le transport de passagers contre rémunération ou non Il est interdit de fumer dans tout moyen utilisé pour le transport de passagers contre rémunération ou non Answer not provided WHO African Region
Croatia ACT ON RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF TOBACCO AND RELATED PRODUCTS Official Gazette No. 45/17, Article 3. According to the same Act public transport is defined as public area. (- public place means an indoor area intended for common use, including areas in buildings used to pursue activities in the fields of healthcare, child protection, social welfare, education, trade, sports and recreation, catering and tourism, culture and arts, and transport, including waiting rooms, meeting rooms, event venues, auditoriums, means of public transport, elevators, cable cars, public toilets and outdoor areas designed for theatre and cinema performances, schoolyards and other areas in which non-smokers may be exposed to tobacco against their will) ACT ON RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF TOBACCO AND RELATED PRODUCTS Official Gazette No. 45/17, Article 3. According to the same Act public transport is defined as public area. (- public place means an indoor area intended for common use, including areas in buildings used to pursue activities in the fields of healthcare, child protection, social welfare, education, trade, sports and recreation, catering and tourism, culture and arts, and transport, including waiting rooms, meeting rooms, event venues, auditoriums, means of public transport, elevators, cable cars, public toilets and outdoor areas designed for theatre and cinema performances, schoolyards and other areas in which non-smokers may be exposed to tobacco against their will) Official Gazette No. 125/08, 55/09, 119/09, 94/13, Article 2. According to the same Act public transport is defined as public area. WHO European Region
Cyprus smoking is forbidden Public transport . No trains -metro in Cyprus. smoking is forbidden Public transport . No trains -metro in Cyprus. Answer not provided WHO European Region
Czechia There is total ban of smoking in the means of public transport, on platforms and in public transport shelters or waiting rooms. Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited also in transit areas of international airports, except structurally separated areas designated for smoking. There is a total ban of smoking in the means of public transport, on platforms and in public transport shelters or waiting rooms. Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited also in transit areas of international airports, except for structurally separated areas designated for smoking. There is total ban of smoking as regards public roads, railways and city transport facilities (Act No. 379/2005 Coll.) WHO European Region
Democratic People's Republic of Korea Smoke-free places designated by the tobacco law includes public transports such as airplaes, trains, ferries, underground trains, public buses, taxis, public stations, bus stops, airports. Smoke-free places designated by the tobacco law includes public transports such as airplaes, trains, ferries, underground trains, public buses, taxis, public stations, bus stops, airports. Report not provided WHO South-East Asia Region
Democratic Republic of the Congo Beaucoup respectée du fait des affiches à lintérieur des bus. La sensibilisation est programmée à loccasion de la JMST 2018. Documents existant (Arreté ministériel 010/2007, circulaire administrative, directive du PNLCT), Campagne dinstallation des espaces non fumeurs effectuée dans 4 villes du pays en décembre 2015. WHO African Region
Denmark Smoking is prohibited indoors with one exception: On passenger ships, it may be decided to establish designated smoking rooms and smoking cabins in which smoking can take place. There is a complete ban with the exemption that on passenger ships smoking can be allowed in designated smoking rooms and smoking cabins. There is a complete ban with the exemption that on passenger ships smoking can be allowed in designated smoking rooms and smoking cabins. WHO European Region
Djibouti Dans les ferries, lespace soumis au vent (à ciel ouvert) et non réservé aux voyageurs nest pas concerné par une interdiction stricte. (espace vehicule ou cordage) Lespace couvert ou lespace réservé aux voyaguers est soumis à linterdiction. Dans les ferries, lespace soumis au vent (à ciel ouvert) et non réservé aux voyageurs nest pas concerné par une interdiction stricte. (espace vehicule ou cordage) Lespace couvert ou lespace réservé aux voyaguers est soumis à linterdiction. Dans les ferries, lespace soumis au vent (à ciel ouvert) et non réservé aux voyageurs nest pas concerné par une interdiction stricte. (espace vehicule ou cordage) Lespace couvert ou lespace réservé aux voyaguers est soumis à linterdiction. WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Dominica Report not provided Report not provided Implemented voluntarily by private bus owners WHO Region of the Americas
Ecuador En el Artículo 21, en el inciso d. de la Ley Orgánica para la Regulación y Control del Tabaco establece que se debe declarar espacios cien por ciento (100%) libres de humo de tabaco y se prohíbe fumar o mantener encendidos productos de tabaco en los medios de transporte público en general. Adicionalmente, existe la posibilidad de denunciar en caso de que se quiera o sea necesario al correo electrónico denuncias.tabaco@controlsanitario.gob.ec. Además, se realizan monitoreos aleatorios para verificar el cumplimiento de lo dispuesto en la Ley. En el Artículo 21, en el inciso d. de la Ley Orgánica para la Regulación y Control del Tabaco establece que se debe declarar espacios cien por ciento (100%) libres de humo de tabaco y se prohíbe fumar o mantener encendidos productos de tabaco en los medios de transporte público en general. Adicionalmente, existe la posibilidad de denunciar en caso de que se quiera o sea necesario al correo electrónico denuncias.tabaco@controlsanitario.gob.ec. Además, se realizan monitoreos aleatorios para verificar el cumplimiento de lo dispuesto en la Ley. Existe la posibilidad de denunciar en caso de que se quiera o sea necesario al correo electrónico denuncias.tabaco@controlsanitario.gob.ec. Y los monitoreos aleatorios para verificar el cumplimiento de lo dispuesto en la Ley. WHO Region of the Americas
Egypt غير مطبق برغم ان القانون ١٥٤ لسنه ٢٠٠٧ يمنع التدخين في المواصلات العامه غير مطبق برغم ان القانون ١٥٤ لسنه ٢٠٠٧ يمنع التدخين في المواصلات العامه غير مطبق برغم ان القانون ١٥٤ لسنه ٢٠٠٧ يمنع التدخين في المواصلات العامه WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
El Salvador .Las Unidades de Alcohol y Tabaco (UDAT) del Ministerio de Salud, financiadas por Fosalud, son las encargadas de hacer cumplir las disposiciones legales en los territorios sobre los cuales tienen competencia a lo largo del país. Según el Art. 6 de la Ley para el Control del Tabaco ´´Ninguna persona fumará tabaco ni mantendrá tabaco encendido en áreas interiores de cualquier lugar público o privado que se contemple en esta Ley. Para los fines de esta Ley, se entenderá como espacios públicos o privados libres de humo, los siguientes: d- Los medios públicos y privados de transporte colectivo y selectivo de pasajeros. Asimismo, con relación a lo anterior, fumar en lugares no permitidos se considera una infracción grave, para lo cual se establecen multas a las personas que incumplan la Ley para el Control del Tabaco, según lo dispuesto en su Art.24. inciso c. Art. 24.- Las infracciones graves se sancionarán con multa de uno a diez salarios mínimos mensuales, más el decomiso del producto y suspensión por seis meses del permiso conferido para la venta de productos de tabaco. Se consideran infracciones graves las siguientes: c) Fumar en lugares no permitidos. Además de lo anterior, relacionado sobre la prohibición de fumar en medios de transporte público, la Policía Nacional Civil, tiene la competencia de vigilar el cumplimiento del DECRETO Nº 477. Ley de transporte terrestre, tránsito y seguridad vial, en su artículo 117, numeral 102-A. Se considera como una multa muy grave dentro del artículo 117 de la referida ley: 102-A "CONDUCIR MANIPULANDO O HACIENDO USO DE TELÉFONO CELULAR, RADIO DE COMUNICACIÓN, AGENDA DE CUALQUIER CLASE, DISPOSITIVO O APARATO ELECTRÓNICO, ASÍ COMO SOSTENIENDO EN LAS MANOS, DEDOS O LLEVANDO ENTRE LOS BRAZOS O SOBRE LAS PIERNAS A OTRA PERSONA, ANIMALES OCUALQUIER OTRO OBJETO O COSA, QUE DIFICULTE EL MANEJO, LIMITE LA VISIBILIDAD U OCASIONE O POSIBILITE LA DISTRACCIÓN EN EL CONDUCTOR. (27)" Ley para el Control del Tabaco. Art. 7.- Los responsables o propietarios de los lugares establecidos en el artículo anterior, colocarán letreros visibles que indiquen claramente que se prohíbe el consumo de tabaco. Este letrero tendrá las características establecidas en el reglamento de la presente Ley. Ley para el Control del Tabaco. Art. 7.- Los responsables o propietarios de los lugares establecidos en el artículo anterior, colocarán letreros visibles que indiquen claramente que se prohíbe el consumo de tabaco. Este letrero tendrá las características establecidas en el reglamento de la presente Ley. WHO Region of the Americas
Equatorial Guinea Report not provided SON MEDIDAS PARCIALES SON MEDIDAS PARCIALES WHO African Region
Estonia In airplanes, in public transport shelters, passenger waiting rooms and passenger terminals smoking is completely banned. In trains and ferrys smoking is allowed only in smoking rooms. In airplanes, in public transport shelters, passenger waiting rooms and passenger terminals smoking is completely banned. In trains and ferrys smoking is allowed only in smoking rooms and smoking areas (in 2017 the smoking areas will be banned since 2017) . In airplanes, in public transport shelters, passenger waiting rooms and passenger terminals smoking is completely banned. In trains and ferrys smoking is allowed only in smoking rooms and smoking areas (in 2017 the smoking areas will be banned since 2017) . WHO European Region
Eswatini Report not provided Report not provided This has been enforced legally but there is no information in place. WHO African Region
Ethiopia Report not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO African Region
European Union The Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments 2009/C 296/02 of 30 November 2009 calls on Member States to provide effective protection from exposure to tobacco smoke in public transport as stipulated by Article 8 of the FCTC and based on guidelines on protection from exposure to tobacco smoke adopted by the COP2, at the latest by 2012. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2009:296:0004:0014:EN:PDF The Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments 2009/C 296/02 of 30 November 2009 calls on Member States to provide effective protection from exposure to tobacco smoke in public transport as stipulated by Article 8 of the FCTC and based on guidelines on protection from exposure to tobacco smoke adopted by the COP2, at the latest by 2012. The Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments 2009/C 296/02 of 30 November 2009 calls on Member States to provide effective protection from exposure to tobacco smoke in public transport as stipulated by Article 8 of the FCTC and based on guidelines on protection from exposure to tobacco smoke adopted by the COP2, at the latest by 2012. WHO European Region
Fiji there is a complete ban on smoking in public transport (means a motor vehicle licensed under Part 6 of the Land Transport act 1998 for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire or reward) under Part 5 Section 19 (1)(d) of the Tobacco Control Act 63/2010. Report not provided Report not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Finland Under Section 74 of the Tobacco Act (549/2016), smoking is prohibited the indoor areas of vechiles that are accessible to the public or employees or accessible to customers for the purpose of providing commercial or public services. Under Section 75, however, smoking is allowed in the home or private vechile of a customer, employee, economic operator, or self-employed person and any other indoor areas that are in the exclusive use of persons belonging to the same family and others living in the same household. Under Section 74 of the Tobacco Act (549/2016), smoking is prohibited the indoor areas of vechiles that are accessible to the public or employees or accessible to customers for the purpose of providing commercial or public services. Under Section 75, however, smoking is allowed in the home or private vechile of a customer, employee, economic operator, or self-employed person and any other indoor areas that are in the exclusive use of persons belonging to the same family and others living in the same household. Under Section 12 of the Tobacco Act, smoking is prohibited inside public means of transport. Under Section 13 of the Tobacco Act, the proprietors of public means of transport may, however, allow smoking in a room intended for this purpose or in part of the facilities or space as long as no tobacco smoke can enter those indoor premises where smoking is prohibited. A separate room or other space for smoking shall not, however, be located in conjunction with indoor premises primarily used by persons under the age of eighteen. WHO European Region
France La création de fumoirs est facultative, les sociétés gestionnaires des transports (trains, bus, metro) ont décidé de ne pas créer de fumoirs au sein des établissements sur leur responsabilité. - Interdiction complète dans les trains, cars, bus du service urbain, etc. -Interdiction partielle sur les ferrys (possibilité de fumer sur le pont) ; -l’interdiction de fumer sur les quais de gares qui ne sont pas intégralement fermés, est décidée par le préfet de département -Possibilité de créer des fumoirs dans les aéroports. La création de fumoirs est facultative, les sociétés gestionnaires des transports (trains, bus, metro) ont décidé de ne pas créer de fumoirs au sein des établissements sur leur responsabilité. - Interdiction complète dans les trains, cars, bus du service urbain, etc. -Interdiction partielle sur les ferrys (possibilité de fumer sur le pont) ; -l’interdiction de fumer sur les quais de gares qui ne sont pas intégralement fermés, est décidée par le préfet de département -Possibilité de créer des fumoirs dans les aéroports. Answer not provided WHO European Region
Gabon Le travail de sensibilisation sur terrain na pas encore été réalisé. Answer not provided Voir Loi antitabac articles 19 à 21 WHO African Region
Gambia Smoking in public transport is completely banned Smoking in public transport is completely banned Smoking in public transport is completely banned WHO African Region
Georgia according to the tobacco control legislation smoking is completely banned in all transport except open doc ferries and private taxis. The law entered into force on May 1, 2018. according to the new tobacco control legislation smoking is completely banned in all transport except open doc ferries and private taxis. The law enters into force on May 1, 2018. According to the national tobacco control law there is a provision of complete ban of smoking in public transport such as airplanes, buses, mini-buses, metro etc. in the trains and ferries there have to be specially designated areas for smoking and there is no provision at all for private taxis. Weak administrative mechanisms do not allow full enforcement of this provision and there are cases of violation in the public transportation from the drivers of buses and mini buses. WHO European Region
Germany Yes Yes Yes WHO European Region
Ghana Complete means "No smoking". Complete means "No smoking". Partial means "Designated Smoking Area" is provided for smoking Complete means No smoking is allowed. Partial means Designated Smoking Area is provided for smoking WHO African Region
Greece Report not provided There are some taxi companies offering services to smokers. the law is violated very often by taxi drivers. There are some taxi companies offering services to smokers. the law is violated very often by taxi drivers. WHO European Region
Grenada Our public transport system is provided by private owners who do not allow persons to smoke on their transport Our public transport system is provided by private owners who do not allow persons to smoke on their transport Our public transport system is provided by private owners who do not allow persons to smoke on their transport WHO Region of the Americas
Guatemala Prohibición, obligación de señalización, obligación de velar por el cumplimiento, vigilancia, sanción Prohibición, obligación de señalización, obligación de velar por el cumplimiento, vigilancia, sanción Prohibición, obligación de señalización, obligación de velar por el cumplimiento, vigilancia, sanción WHO Region of the Americas
Guinea Report not provided Report not provided Des mesures sont prises mais non officiellement appliquées WHO African Region
Guinea-Bissau Answer not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO African Region
Guyana 1) No person shall smoke in the following places – (c) in or on any means of public transport, whether or not it is carrying a member of the public; or (d) in or on any means of transport at the time transporting a minor. (Tobacco Control Act, Guyana) 1) No person shall smoke in the following places – (c) in or on any means of public transport, whether or not it is carrying a member of the public; or (d) in or on any means of transport at the time transporting a minor. (Tobacco Control Act, Guyana) Answer not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Honduras El IHADFA con el apoyo de las Alcaldías Municipales, Policía de Tránsito y el Consejo Nacional de Seguridad Vial y la Sociedad Civil como la Alianza Hondureña Antitabaco vigilan constantemente el cumplimiento de que en los transportes públicos no se consuma productos derivados de tabaco. El IHADFA con el apoyo de las Alcaldías Municipales, Policía de Tránsito y el Consejo Nacional de Seguridad Vial y la Sociedad Civil como la Alianza Hondureña Antitabaco vigilan constantemente el cumplimiento de que en los transportes públicos no se consuma productos derivados de tabaco. El IHADFA con el apoyo de las Alcaldías Municipales, Policía de Tránsito y el Consejo Nacional de Seguridad Vial y la Sociedad Civil como la Alianza Hondureña Antitabaco vigilan constantemente el cumplimiento de que en los transportes públicos no se consuma productos derivados de tabaco. WHO Region of the Americas
Hungary The following rule is still in force:. No area can be designated for smoking in case of -public transport - local public transport services, - trains - local railway services, - buses/coaches - domestic intercity public transport services based on service schedules as well as of passenger trains in scheduled railway services. The same rule applies for - areas of railway operation facilities in place for the provision of public railway services and in the accessories of the railway track that are open to the public, - the stops and stations constructed or designated as passenger boarding or alighting from the means of public transport, - waiting areas or rooms, and - within a distance of 5 metres of the external borderlines of outdoor stops or waiting areas. In case of other means of public transport in service in the public transport system or in private transport services, decision on the designation of smoking areas shall be made by the operator of the service. The following rule is still in force:. No area can be designated for smoking in case of public transport local public transport services, trains local railway services, buses/coaches domestic intercity public transport services based on service schedules as well as of passenger trains in scheduled railway services. The same rule applies for areas of railway operation facilities in place for the provision of public railway services and in the accessories of the railway track that are open to the public, in the stops and stations constructed or designated as passenger boarding or alighting from the means of public transport, in waiting areas or rooms, and within a distance of 5 metres of the external borderlines of outdoor stops or waiting areas. In case of other means of public transport in service in the public transport system or in private transport services, decision on the designation of smoking areas shall be made by the operator of the service. The following rule is still in force:. No area can be designated for smoking in case of public transport local public transport services, trains local railway services, buses/coaches domestic intercity public transport services based on service schedules as well as of passenger trains in scheduled railway services. The same rule applies for areas of railway operation facilities in place for the provision of public railway services and in the accessories of the railway track that are open to the public, in the stops and stations constructed or designated as passenger boarding or alighting from the means of public transport, in waiting areas or rooms, and within a distance of 5 metres of the external borderlines of outdoor stops or waiting areas. In case of other means of public transport in service in the public transport system or in private transport services, decision on the designation of smoking areas shall be made by the operator of the service. WHO European Region
Iceland Tobacco smoking is prohibited in transport, such as vehicles, ships and aircraft, to which the public have access for payment. Management of passenger vessels may permit smoking on open decks. Management of aircraft may permit smoking in part of the passenger cabin on international commercial flights which do not call in Iceland. But it shall always be ensured that no discomfort is caused to non-smokers. On passenger vessels, staff may be permitted to smoke in accord with the provisions of art. 8. Tobacco smoking is prohibited in transport, such as vehicles, ships and aircraft, to which the public have access for payment. Management of passenger vessels may permit smoking on open decks. Management of aircraft may permit smoking in part of the passenger cabin on international commercial flights which do not call in Iceland. But it shall always be ensured that no discomfort is caused to non-smokers. On passenger vessels, staff may be permitted to smoke in accord with the provisions of art. 8. Tobacco smoking is prohibited in transport, such as vehicles, ships and aircraft, to which the public have access for payment. Management of passenger vessels may permit smoking on open decks. Management of aircraft may permit smoking in part of the passenger cabin on international commercial flights which do not call in Iceland. But it shall always be ensured that no discomfort is caused to non-smokers. On passenger vessels, staff may be permitted to smoke in accord with the provisions of art. 8. WHO European Region
India All the public conveyance, railways. In addition, sale of tobacco is also banned in railways and its premises. All the public conveyance, railways. In addition, sale of tobacco is also banned in railways and its premises. All the public conveyance, railways. In addition, sale of tobacco is also banned in railways and its premises. WHO South-East Asia Region
Iran (Islamic Republic of) Smoking in all indoor public transports is completely banned and enforced. Private vehicles are subject to comply with national law but in practice due to difficulties in implementation of law, it can be seen some violations . Smoking in all indoor public transports is completely banned and enforced. Private vehicles are subject to comply with national law but in practice due to difficulties in implementation of law, it can be seen some violations . Smoking in all indoor public transports is completely banned and enforced. Private vehicles are subject to comply with national law but in practice due to difficulties in implementation of law, it can be seen some violations . WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Iraq the competent courts impose financial penalties on violators of the law (smokers) in indoor public places, including public transport, smokers in public transports shall be fined 10000 Iraqi dinars in accordance with the smoking control law. in addition to smoking control law, the traffic directorate in ministry of interior also prohibits smoking in the public transports and punish offenders ( owner of the vehicle) with a fine of 30000 Iraqi dinars. Smokers in indoor public places, including public transport, shall be fined 10000 Iraqi dinars in accordance with the smoking control law. the traffic directorate in ministry of interior issued traffic statement NO. 1 of 2017 to prohibits smoking in the public transports and punish offenders ( owner of the vehicle) with a fine of 30000 Iraqi dinars. Article 4 of chapter 2 of tobacco control act refers to ban of smoking in the following public places: public transports. WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Ireland Smoking has been banned from all public transport since 2004 with the enactment of The Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002. Smoking has been banned from all public transport since 2004 Smoking has been banned from all public transport since 2004 WHO European Region
Israel Complete ban inside trains and buses, designated smoking areas are allowed only on the end of the platform. Report not provided Report not provided WHO European Region
Italy It is not allowed to smoke in all the public transports. Fines for smoking where not allowed and for irregular or the absence of signs. It is not allowed to smoke in all the public transports. Fines for smoking where not allowed and for irregular or the absence of signs. Is not allowed to smoke in all the public transports. Fines for smoking where not allowed and for irregular or the absence of signs. WHO European Region
Jamaica Tobacco smoking is banned in any vehicle used for the transport of members of the public for commercial purposes. Tobacco smoking is banned any vehicle used for the transport of members of the public for commercial gain. Tobacco smoking is banned any vehicle used for the transport of members of the public for commercial gain. WHO Region of the Americas
Japan The revised Health Promotion Act, which will be fully enforced from April 1, 2020, bans smoking inside public transportation in principle.However, if administrator has taken measures to prevent tobacco smoke from leaking, the administrator can set up a smoking room in the rail vehicles and ships. Article 25 of the Health Promotion Act requires each facility manager to implement necessary measures regulating protection from exposure to tobacco smoke. Since the article does not specify the scope of the restriction, the actual application is left to the discretion of each manager. Article 25 of the Health Promotion Act requires each facility manager to implement necessary measures regulating protection from exposure to tobacco smoke. Since the article does not specify the scope of the restriction, the actual application is left to the discretion of each manager. WHO Western Pacific Region
Jordan In relation to Policy: A) §. (52) of the Public Health Law defines public places as: "A place that is designed to receive all people or a certain category of them such as hospitals, health centers, schools, Cinema, theaters, public libraries, museums, public and non-governmental public buildings, and passenger transport Arrivals and departures at airports, border points (crossings), stadiums and closed sports facilities, Lecture halls, restaurants, hotels, Internet cafes, places, tourist establishments, and association offices, associations, clan gathering places, and any other place shall be decided by the Minister as a public place and shall be published in the Official Gazette. B) §. (53) (a) of the Public Health Law states that: “It is forbidden to smoke any tobacco products in public places, although it is permissible by a decision of the Minister upon the recommendation of the competent health director to specify a special place in which smoking is permitted in the public place provided that the public’s health and safety are taken into account and that this place is clearly declared in a prominent place using signs written in the Arabic language.” C) On the 25th of June 2020 the Minister of Health issued a decision No. (T U/35/211) that was circulated to other government officials to ban smoking in all indoor public places. Based on all forms of indoor smoking, which includes public transport, is banned. In relation to Implementation: A)There are issues with implementing the legislation due to high fines in the Public Health Law. B) The Ministry of Health is the one that is tasked with enforcing and inspecting the Public Health Law but due to the extensive task, the MInistry is facing issues with fully implementing the FCTC. Therefore, there is an issue with the implementation of the total ban of all forms of indoor public smoking in public places. C)The Ministry of Health needs support in relation to resources to carry out inspections. The Ministry of Health is also communicating with other governmental agencies to coordinate and possibly delegate tasks in relation to areas that govern the ban of all forms of indoor smoking in public places. قانون الصحة العامة وتعديلاتة وقانون السير المعدل 49 لسنة 2008 يمنع تدخين السائق في وسائط النقل العام قانون الصحة العامة وقانون السير المعدل 49 لسنة 2008 يمنع تدخين السائق في وسائط النقل العام WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Kazakhstan Report not provided Полный запрет, при выявлении нарушения- административный штраф Report not provided WHO European Region
Kenya Report not provided Complete ban. Complete ban. WHO African Region
Kiribati Enclosed transport under local council bye law and further strengthen following the enactment of the Tobacco Control Act 2013 Enclosed transport under local council bye law and further strengthen following the enactment of the Tobacco Control Act 2013 Enclosed transport under local council bye law and further strengthen following the enactment of the Tobacco Control Act 2013 WHO Western Pacific Region
Kuwait يمنع التدخين في وسائل التقل العامة بحكم القانون يمنع التدخين في وسائل التقل العامة بحكم القانون in progress WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Kyrgyzstan Report not provided Report not provided не полный, так все еще предусматривается частичный запрет в поездах местного и дальнего сообщения, хотя в там не выделяются отдельные вагоны для курения WHO European Region
Lao People's Democratic Republic All public transportation are ban All public transportation are ban All public transportation are ban WHO Western Pacific Region
Latvia It is prohibited to smoke in saloons, booths, and cabins of public means of transport, taxis, and such vessels which carry out carriage of passengers as the service. Long-distance trains and vessels which carry out carriage of passengers as the service, may have individual wagons or cabins designated for smokers. In long-distance trains and ships separate wagons or cabins for smokers are allowed. In long-distance trains and ships separate wagons or cabins for smokers are allowed. WHO European Region
Lebanon Smoking is banned in all public transport. Smoking is banned in all public transport. Smoking is banned in all public transport. WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Lesotho Answer not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO African Region
Liberia Report not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO African Region
Libya نص قرار من رئاسة الوزارء 206 لسنة 2009 على الحظر الكامل أو الجزئي نص قرار من رئاسة الوزارء 206 لسنة 2009 على الحظر الكامل أو الجزئي نص قرار من رئاسة الوزارء 206 لسنة 2009 على الحظر الكامل أو الجزئي WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Lithuania Please see item no. C225 Article 19. Restriction on the Usage of Tobacco Products, Law on Tobacco control Republic of Lithuania Please see item no. C225 Article 19. Restriction on the Usage of Tobacco Products, Law on Tobacco control Republic of Lithuania Law on Tobacco control Republic of Lithuania https://www.e-tar.lt/portal/lt/legalAct/abfca110957511e4862ed7d5b632e0aa WHO European Region
Luxembourg Linterdiction est totale dans tous les transports publics. Linterdiction est totale dans tous les transports publics. Le nouveau Projet de loi propose détendre linterdiction de fumer et de vapoter dans tous les transports public y compris, les taxis. WHO European Region
Madagascar sensibilisation par les ONG et masse media dispatching signalétique interdisant de fumer sensibilisation par mass media vulgarisation du texte au niveau des communes urbaines et dans les régions WHO African Region
Malaysia Under Regulation 11, Control of Tobacco Product Regulation, 2004, complete ban of smoking activities in public transport (Regulation 11 e) Under Regulation 11, Control of Tobacco Product Regulation, 2004, complete ban of smoking activities in public transport (Regulation 11 e) currently it is completely banned in public transport WHO Western Pacific Region
Maldives Applicable only when passengers are carried Applicable only when passengers are carried Applicable only when passengers are carried WHO South-East Asia Region
Mali Il est formellement interdit de fumer dans les transports en commun Il est formellement interdit de fumer dans les transports en commun Il est formellement interdit de fumer dans les transports en commun WHO African Region
Malta Report not provided Total Total WHO European Region
Marshall Islands Report not provided THIS IS COVERED IN THE LAW ALREADY THIS IS COVERED IN THE LAW ALREADY WHO Western Pacific Region
Mauritania -Tous les transports publics - - WHO African Region
Mauritius Complete ban in public transports Complete ban in public transports There is a complete ban of smoking in all public transport. WHO African Region
Mexico Está prohibido, sin embargo, la ley no incluye embarcaciones. Existen sanciones económicas, para quien incumpla con lo dispuesto en la ley y su reglamento. Asimismo, existen leyes subnacionales que las contemplan, sin embargo no son la mayoría. Está prohibido, sin embargo, la ley no incluye embarcaciones. Existen sanciones económicas, para quien incumpla con lo dispuesto en la ley y su reglamento. Está prohibido, sin embargo, la ley no incluye embarcaciones. Existen sanciones económicas, para quien incumpla con lo dispuesto en la ley y su reglamento. WHO Region of the Americas
Micronesia (Federated States of) Banning of smoking in public and private transportations are true for some of the states in FSM. Banning of smoking in public and private transportations are true for some of the states in FSM. Banning of smoking in public and private transportations are true for some of the states in FSM. WHO Western Pacific Region
Mongolia 100 percent ban 100 percent ban Report not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Montenegro Article17 Public space is an area intended for people’s common use and includes the enclosed area in which: 1) teaching-educational activities are carried out, as well as health activities, manufacture, control and trade in medicines and medical devices; accommodation, stay and diet of children, pupils and students are provided; in which acceptance, accommodation and care of people in social need and elderly is carried out, where cultural, entertainment, sports and other events, performances and competitions are held, meetings and other organized gatherings; and 2) trade activity and manufacture, storing and food trade are carried out. Public space, in terms of paragraph 1 of this Article, shall also be deemed: 1) means of public transport in air, road and railway transport and maritime and inland navigation; airport buildings and closed waiting rooms in railway and road transport, as well as auto taxi and official transport means; 2) children’s playrooms; 3) hospitality facilities providing services of accommodation, preparation and serving food; 4) facilities for organizing games of chance; 5) institutions for accommodating people serving their criminal sanction sentences; and 6) lobbies, elevators and other common areas of residential buildings, cable car cabins and public toilets. Public space, in terms of this Law, is also an open enclosed yard area of educational-training institutions and an open enclosed space where public recording and broadcasting of any kind of programs are carried out and where cultural and entertaining events are held. Public transport by air, road and rail transport and maritime and inland navigation; airport terminal waiting room and closed the railway and road traffic, as well as taxi transport and official transportation Public transport by air, road and rail transport and maritime and inland navigation; airport terminal waiting room and closed the railway and road traffic, as well as taxi transport and official transportation WHO European Region
Myanmar The Article 6 in Chapter IV of “The Control of smoking and consumption of tobacco product law” defines non-smoking areas which includes public transports such as motor vehicles and aircrafts for passenger transport. But, the Article 7 of that Chapter mentions the non-smoking areas with designated smoking places. Those include: railway stations, airports, ports, highway bus terminals, and trains and vessels for passenger transport. The Article 6 in Chapter IV of “The Control of smoking and consumption of tobacco product law” defines non-smoking areas which includes public transports such as motor vehicles and aircrafts for passenger transport. But, the Article 7 of that Chapter mentions the non-smoking areas with designated smoking places. Those include: railway stations, airports, ports, highway bus terminals, and trains and vessels for passenger transport. . The Article 6 in Chapter IV of “The Control of smoking and consumption of tobacco product law” defines non-smoking areas which includes public transports such as motor vehicles and aircrafts for passenger transport. But, the Article 7 of that Chapter mentions the non-smoking areas with designated smoking places. Those include: railway stations, airports, ports, highway bus terminals, and trains and vessels for passenger transport. WHO South-East Asia Region
Namibia Smoking is prohibited on all public transport. Report not provided Report not provided WHO African Region
Nauru Answer not provided Report not provided Answer not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Nepal Tobacco smoking is completely banned in all public transports. Tobacco smoking is completely banned in all public transports. Report not provided WHO South-East Asia Region
Netherlands We consider public transport as the moving vehicle. There are no smoking rooms in public transport. At stations a smoking room is allowed or outside in the open air. We consider public transport as the moving vehicle. There are no smoking rooms in public transport. At stations a smoking room is allowed or outside in the open air. We consider public transport as the moving vehicle. There are no smoking rooms in public transport. At stations a smoking room is allowed or outside in the open air. WHO European Region
New Zealand Report not provided The Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 prohibits smoking in passenger vehicles such as buses, taxis, aircraft, trains ferries, etc. The Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 prohibits smoking in passenger vehicles such as buses, taxis, aircraft, trains ferries, etc. WHO Western Pacific Region
Nicaragua Answer not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Niger Dans certains moyens de transport comme les avions, les bus linterdiction est complète. Report not provided Dans certains moyens de transport comme les avions, les bus linterdiction est complète. WHO African Region
Nigeria Complete ban Complete ban Complete ban WHO African Region
Niue Public transport are smoke free under the new Tobacco Control Act 2018 Report not provided Report not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Norway Smoking is forbidden in public transportation. Smoking is forbidden in public transportation. Smoking is forbidden in public transportation. WHO European Region
Oman مطبق مطبق مطبق WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Pakistan Under Section-6 of the “Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002”, use of tobacco products at any public service vehicle including wagon, bus, taxi, other public transports and also railways and aeroplanes is prohibited. Tobacco Control Cell is coordinating with transport authorities to ensure enforcement of the law. Under Section-6 of the “Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002”, use of tobacco products at any public service vehicle including wagon, bus, taxi, other public transports and also railways and aeroplanes is prohibited. Tobacco Control Cell is coordinating with transport authorities to ensure enforcement of the law. Under Section-6 of the “Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002”, use of tobacco products at any public service vehicle including wagon, bus, taxi, other public transports and also railways and aeroplanes is prohibited. Tobacco Control Cell is coordinating with transport authorities to ensure enforcement of the law. WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Palau Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas of ferries. The Tobacco Act only applies to flights originating and ending in Palau – in other words, inter-island flights. Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas of ferries. The Tobacco Act only applies to flights originating and ending in Palau – in other words, inter-island flights. Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas of ferries. The Tobacco Act only applies to flights originating and ending in Palau – in other words, inter-island flights. WHO Western Pacific Region
Panama PRESENTACION DE PROMOCION DE LA SALUD SOBRE ALHT Y ETC PRESENTACION POWER POINT: LOGROS, ACTIVIDADES Y PROYECCIONES DE LAS ACCIONES DE PROMOCION PARA EL CONTROL DE TABACO 2017 http://www.gorgas.gob.pa/SitioWebTabaco/Documentos.htm PRESENTACION POWER POINT ADJUNTA: AVANCES Y PROYECCIONES EN ESTILOS DE VIDA SALUDABLE Y LIBRES DE HUMO DE TABACO 2014-2016 WHO Region of the Americas
Papua New Guinea Land Transport Board and Traffic take charge of smoke free transport. Land Transport Board and Traffic take charge of smoke free transport. Land Transport Board and Traffice take charge of smoke free transport. WHO Western Pacific Region
Paraguay La Ley Nº 5538/15, en su Capitulo III Articulo 9, prohíbe el consumo de tabaco en transporte de uso publico. La Ley Nº 5538/15, en su Capitulo III Articulo 9, prohíbe el consumo de tabaco en transporte de uso publico. La Ley Nº 5538/15, en su Capitulo III Articulo 9, prohíbe el consumo de tabaco en transporte de uso publico. WHO Region of the Americas
Peru Ley que modifica la Ley Nº 28705, Ley General para la prevención y control de los riesgos del consumo del tabaco, para adecuarse al convenio marco de la organización mundial de la salud (OMS) para el control del tabaco. “Artículo 3º.- De la protección contra la exposición al humo del tabaco 3.1. Prohíbase fumar en los establecimientos dedicados a la salud o a la educación, en las dependencias públicas, en los interiores de los lugares de trabajo, en los espacios públicos cerrados y en cualquier medio de transporte público, los que son ambientes ciento por ciento libres de humo de tabaco. Ley que modifica la Ley Nº 28705, Ley General para la prevención y control de los riesgos del consumo del tabaco, para adecuarse al convenio marco de la organización mundial de la salud (OMS) para el control del tabaco. “Artículo 3º.- De la protección contra la exposición al humo del tabaco 3.1. Prohíbase fumar en los establecimientos dedicados a la salud o a la educación, en las dependencias públicas, en los interiores de los lugares de trabajo, en los espacios públicos cerrados y en cualquier medio de transporte público, los que son ambientes ciento por ciento libres de humo de tabaco. Con relación al artículo 5 del Reglamento de la Ley, el Ministerio cumple los artículos 12 y 48 del mismos, en donde se otorgan facultades de inspección y sancionadora; para ello se viene realizando inspecciones de ambientes libres de humo de tabaco, verificando la inexistencia de personas con cigarrillos encendidos o fumando dentro del perímetro del local comercial. WHO Region of the Americas
Philippines Smoking is prohibited in all public conveyances whether stationary or in motion, except for fully compliant DSAs. Effective January 7, 2010 of the LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2009-036 requires all holders of certificates of public convenience, to observe the smoking prohibition in all public utility vehicles and public land transportation terminals as well as to prominently post no smoking signage in their authorized units and premises in accordance with the memorandum circular. Penalties for non-compliance are subject to the provision of the said order. Tobacco smoking is prohibited in all public conveyances including airplanes, buses, taxis, jeepney and tricycles. Not included in the ban are ferries and private motor vehicles. Tobacco smoking is prohibited in all public conveyances including airplanes, buses, taxis, jeepney and tricycles. Not included in the ban are ferries and private motor vehicles. WHO Western Pacific Region
Poland Full ban. No changes from last report Full ban Full ban WHO European Region
Portugal Complete ban in public transport. Complete ban in public transport. Complete ban in public transport. WHO European Region
Qatar LAW NO. 10 OF 2016 ON THE CONTROL OF TOBACCO AND ITS DERIVATIVES defines Means of public transport: methods of public transport, such as taxis, buses, planes, ships, boats, intended for use by and transporting of the public. Means of public transport for ministries and other government entities, authorities, public and private institutions, also fall under the same public transport category. and smoking is prohibited in all. it also covers Article 18 Without prejudice to any more severe penalty stipulated in any other law, a penalty not exceeding three thousand (3000) Riyals shall be imposed on anyone who smokes cigarettes while driving a vehicle in the presence of any person under the age of 18. LAW NO. 10 OF 2016 ON THE CONTROL OF TOBACCO AND ITS DERIVATIVES defines Means of public transport: methods of public transport, such as taxis, buses, planes, ships, boats, intended for use by and transporting of the public. Means of public transport for ministries and other government entities, authorities, public and private institutions, also fall under the same public transport category. and smoking is prohibited in all. it also covers Article 18 Without prejudice to any more severe penalty stipulated in any other law, a penalty not exceeding three thousand (3000) Riyals shall be imposed on anyone who smokes cigarettes while driving a vehicle in the presence of any person under the age of 18. according to article 10 smoking is prohibited in all means of public transports. WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Republic of Korea The whole of the following facilities are designated as non-smoking area. -The public transport including lobbies, platforms and underground passages in transportation facilities such as airports, ferries, railway stations, bus terminals, taxis, transportation with a seating capacity of at least 16 passengers, children transport vehicles. The whole of the following facilities are designated as non-smoking area. -The public transport including lobbies, platforms and underground passages in transportation facilities such as airports, ferries, railway stations, bus terminals, taxis, transportation with a seating capacity of at least 16 passengers, children transport vehicles. The whole of the following facilities are designated as non-smoking area. -The public transport including lobbies, platforms and underground passages in transportation facilities such as airports, ferries, railway stations, bus terminals, other types of transportation with a seating capacity of at least 16 passengers, children transport vehicles. WHO Western Pacific Region
Republic of Moldova Public transport companies and transport units are periodically verified by the police. Public transport companies and transport units are periodically verified by the police. Public transport companies and transport units are periodically verified by the police. WHO European Region
Romania Report not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO European Region
Russian Federation Согласно статье 12 Федерального закона от 23.02.2013 курение запрещено в следующих местах: поезда дальнего следования; воздушные суда; все виды общественного транспорта городского и пригородного сообщения, включая суда для перевозки пассажиров по городским и пригородным маршрутам; станции метрополитена, железнодорожные вокзалы, автовокзалы, аэропорты, морские и речные порты; территория ближе чем в 15 метрах от входа на вокзалы, станции и аэропорты. При этом по решению собственника возможно курение в специально выделенных местах: - на открытом воздухе или в изолированных помещениях, которые оборудованы системами вентиляции и организованы на судах, находящихся в дальнем плавании, при оказании услуг по перевозкам пассажиров; - в специально выделенных изолированных помещениях, которые оборудованы системами вентиляции и организованы в аэропортах в зонах, предназначенных для нахождения зарегистрированных на рейс пассажиров после проведения предполетного досмотра, и зонах, предназначенных для пассажиров, следующих транзитом, таким образом, чтобы была исключена возможность наблюдения за курением табака из других помещений. Требования и нормативы для организации мест (изолированных помещений) для курения табака оснащения их эффективными вентиляционными системами введены Приказом Минстроя России N 756/пр, Минздрава России N 786н от 28.11.2014 Report not provided Согласно статье 12 Федерального закона от 23.02.2013 курение запрещено в следующих местах: поезда дальнего следования; воздушные суда; все виды общественного транспорта городского и пригородного сообщения, включая суда для перевозки пассажиров по городским и пригородным маршрутам; станции метрополитена, железнодорожные вокзалы, автовокзалы, аэропорты, морские и речные порты; территория ближе чем в 15 метрах от входа на вокзалы, станции и аэропорты. При этом по решению собственника возможно курение в специально выделенных местах на открытом воздухе или в изолированных помещениях, которые оборудованы системами вентиляции и организованы на судах, находящихся в дальнем плавании, при оказании услуг по перевозкам пассажиров. Требования и нормативы для организации мест (изолированных помещений) для курения табака оснащения их эффективными вентиляционными системами введены Приказом Минстроя России N 756/пр, Минздрава России N 786н от 28.11.2014 WHO European Region
Rwanda Report not provided The 2013 Rwanda tobacco control law is under implementation Report not provided WHO African Region
Saint Kitts and Nevis Report not provided Report not provided Answer not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Saint Lucia Smoking is not allowed on public buses based on Transport Board guidelines. All public conveyances are included in the Public Health (Smoking Control) Act, 2019. Smoking is not allowed on public buses based on Transport Board guidelines. Answer not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Report not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Samoa Complete ban, signs to be displayed. Complete ban, signs to be displayed. Complete ban, signs to be displayed. WHO Western Pacific Region
San Marino Report not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO European Region
Sao Tome and Principe Artículo 5 Prohibición de fumar en los medios de transporte 1. Está prohibido fumar en los vehículos destinados al transporte público público. 2. En los barcos con una duración de viaje superior a una hora sólo se permitirá fumar en las zonas descubiertas, sin perjuicio de las limitaciones contenidas en los reglamentos emitidos por las empresas transportadoras o por las capitanías de puertos. Artículo 5 Prohibición de fumar en los medios de transporte 1. Está prohibido fumar en los vehículos destinados al transporte público público. 2. En los barcos con una duración de viaje superior a una hora sólo se permitirá fumar en las zonas descubiertas, sin perjuicio de las limitaciones contenidas en los reglamentos emitidos por las empresas transportadoras o por las capitanías de puertos. Report not provided WHO African Region
Saudi Arabia يمنع تماما يمنع تماما يمنع تماما WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Senegal il est également interdit de fumer dans les transports publics ( article 18 de la loi) il est également interdit de fumer dans les transports publics ( article 18 de la loi) Answer not provided WHO African Region
Serbia Smoking is completely banned in all public transportation, including taxis and in all vehicles used as a workplaces, as well as in all waiting rooms and lounges. Smoking is completely banned in all public transportation, including taxis and in all vehicles used as a workplaces, as well as in all waiting rooms and lounges. Smoking is completely banned in all public transportation, including taxis and in all vehicles used as a work places, as well as in all waiting rooms and lounges. WHO European Region
Seychelles Total ban in all public transports came in to force and implemented in Seychelles since September 2009. Public transports refer to any publicly or privately operated mode of all transports used for the carriage of the members of the public, whether for hire or reward Total ban in all public transports came in to force and implemented in Seychelles since September 2009. Public transports refer to any publicly or privately operated mode of all transports used for the carriage of the members of the public, whether for hire or reward Total ban in all public transports came in to force and implemented in Seychelles since September 2009. Public transports refer to any publicly or privately operated mode of all transports used for the carriage of the members of the public, whether for hire or reward WHO African Region
Sierra Leone Answer not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO African Region
Singapore Please refer to the above link for types of public transport covered under NEAs Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Act. In addition, under the Air Navigation Act (Division 5, Section 8B (4) (b) administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), smoking is prohibited in any compartment of a Singapore aircraft. [Source: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/ANA1966 For trains, the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations (Part III, Section 6(a)) prohibits smoking in any part of the railway premises where smoking is expressly prohibited by notice. [Source: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/RTSA1995-RG1?DocDate=20100913&ValidDate=20140330&TransactionDate=20140330 For board vessels such as ships, ferries etc. smoking in or near any part of a vessel is prohibited unless permitted to do so by the master or person-in-charge – under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations (Part II, Section 15 (1)). [Source: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/MPASA1996-RG7?DocDate=20120502 Please refer to the above link for types of public transport covered under NEAs Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Act. In addition, under the Air Navigation Act (Division 5, Section 8B (4) (b) administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), smoking is prohibited in any compartment of a Singapore aircraft. [Source:https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/ANA1966 ] For trains, the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations (Part III, Section 6(a)) prohibits smoking in any part of the railway premises where smoking is expressly prohibited by notice. [Source: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/RTSA1995-RG1?DocDate=20100913&ValidDate=20140330&TransactionDate=20140330 For board vessels such as ships, ferries etc. smoking in or near any part of a vessel is prohibited unless permitted to do so by the master or person-in-charge – under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations (Part II, Section 15 (1)). [Source: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/MPASA1996-RG7?DocDate=20120502 Please refer to the above link for types of public transport covered under NEAs Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Act. In addition, under the Air Navigation Act (Division 5, Section 8B (4) (b) ) administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), smoking is prohibited in any compartment of a Singapore aircraft. [Source: http://www.caas.gov.sg/caasWeb2010/export/sites/caas/en/PDF_Documents/Legislation/2.1.3.pdf] For trains, the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations (Part III, Section 6(a)) prohibits smoking in any part of the railway premises where smoking is expressly prohibited by notice. [Source: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=CompId%3Aecf785ab-3afc-444d-8f66-6244d6a70780%20ValidTime%3A20140330000000%20TransactionTime%3A20140330000000;rec=0 For board vessels such as ships, ferries etc. smoking in or near any part of a vessel is prohibited unless permitted to do so by the master or person-in-charge – under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations (Part II, Section 15 (1)). [Source: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;ident=5a962993-c46b-4e4e-af5a-fa1da9885baa;page=0;query=CompId%3A254182c8-ccef-4a0d-90f3-7b37d0410103%20ValidTime%3A20140324000000%20TransactionTime%3A20140324000000;rec=0#pr15-he- WHO Western Pacific Region
Slovakia In private transport there is prohibited smoking when is a child in car. In private transport there is prohibited smoking when is a child in car. In private transport there is prohibited smoking when is a child in car. WHO European Region
Slovenia Report not provided See: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco and Related Products Act (Official Gazette of RS, Nos. 9/17 and 29/17) and Rules on the Requirements to be met by the smoking room (Official Gazette of RS, no. 52/17) in slovene available on: http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=ZAKO6717 It shall be prohibited to smoke or use tobacco, tobacco products and related products (Related products are: electronic cigarettes with and without nicotine, herbal products for smoking and novel tobacco products), apart from chewing tobacco and nasal tobacco, in any enclosed public places or work places, as well as in all vehicles (also private cars) in the presence of persons younger than 18. Furthermore, smoking or using tobacco, tobacco products and related products, apart from chewing tobacco and nasal tobacco, shall be prohibited in spaces that are not considered enclosed spaces under this Act if they form part of associated appertaining land of premises where child-care or educational services are performed. Smoking or the use of tobacco, tobacco products and related products shall be allowed: - in areas specially designated for smokers in accommodation facilities and other providers of overnight stays, - in senior citizens’ homes and prisons in areas not intended for common use, if only smokers reside there, - in areas specially designated for smokers in psychiatric hospitals and in areas specially designated for smokers at other treatment providers for mental patients, - in designated smoking rooms. Designated smoking rooms shall not be allowed in areas where health care, child care or education are provided. Owners, tenants or managers of spaces where smoking is prohibited shall be responsible for upholding the prohibition on smoking and the use of tobacco, tobacco products and related products. Designated smoking rooms must meet the following conditions: - the space must be regulated so that air contaminated with tobacco smoke cannot flow freely from it into other spaces; - the space may not be designed for passage into other areas, and may not exceed more than 20% of the total surface area of a public space and/or work premises; - the space must be designed exclusively for smoking, with the service of food and beverages not allowed in the space; - food and beverages may not be brought into the space. Public place shall be a space accessible to the wider public or a space for common use, regardless of ownership or rights of access. These are spaces intended for providing activities in health care, nursery, child care, education, social care, hygiene care and other similar activities, transport, public transport, trade, hospitality and tourism, sport and recreation and culture, the use of which is intended for the general public under the same conditions. In particular, the public spaces referred to in the preceding paragraph include waiting rooms, meeting rooms, cinemas, theatres, health care, educational and social institutions, hospitality premises and shops, hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons, body care, pedicure, piercing and tattooing salons and similar salons, premises of societies that are accessible to the public, sports halls, public transport vehicles, lifts, cable cars, underpasses, gangways, passageways, staircases and corridors, public toilets and other spaces where individuals could be unwillingly exposed to the smoke of tobacco products or other related products. Work place shall be any space, including business vehicles, under the control of an employer in which works or services are provided for the employer for payment or otherwise. Work premises include not only areas in which work is done, but also all related spaces used by workers during work, including e.g. hallways, elevators, stairwells, foyers, common areas, cafés, toilets, salons, canteens and extensions such as sheds and shacks. Enclosed space shall be a space covered by a roof, with more than a half of the surface of associated walls or sides being enclosed, regardless of the material used for the roof, walls and sides, and regardless of whether the building is permanent or temporary. Windows and doors shall be regarded as a part of the enclosed surface. If the roof surface is greater than half the surface of the space delimited by associated walls, and more than half of the surface of these walls is completely enclosed, the space is regarded as enclosed public space. A wall or side of a building shall be any part of a space or any surface that borders the space at its sides, regardless of the type of material used and regardless of whether this surface is permanent or temporary. Associated walls of a space shall be all walls that are located under the roof, regardless of whether they touch the roof directly or not. If the walls are located at a distance from the roof (to the left, right, front, back), the closest wall shall be regarded as the associated wall. The roof or ceiling shall be any part of a space or any surface that borders or encloses a space at the top, regardless of the type of material used and regardless of whether this surface is permanent or temporary. The Act Amending the Restriction of the Use of Tobacco Products Act bans smoking in all means of public transport: Restriction of the use of tobacco products (Official Gazette of RS, Nos. 93/07 - official consolidated text) WHO European Region
Solomon Islands No Smoking in public transport is prohibited, provision given for an area allocated on ferries to smoke which should be at the back of the ferries where the smoke will not drift back into the ferry. No Smoking in public transport is prohibited, provision given for an area allocated on ferries to smoke which should be at the back of the ferries where the smoke will not drift back into the ferry. Report not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
South Africa Report not provided Smoking on all public transport is totally banned Smoking on all public transport is totally banned WHO African Region
Spain La Ley 28/2005 prohíbe fumar en: - los vehículos o medios de transporte colectivo urbano e interurbano, vehículos de transporte de empresa, taxis, ambulancias, funiculares y teleféricos, - todos los espacios del transporte suburbano, - los medios de transporte ferroviario y marítimo, salvo en los espacios al aire libre, - las aeronaves con origen y destino en territorio nacional y en todos los vuelos de compañías aéreas españolas, incluidos aquellos compartidos con vuelos de compañías extranjeras. - Puesto que los vehículos comerciales de uso laboral son un lugar de trabajo, dada la prohibición de fumar tabaco en lugares de trabajo interiores señalada en el punto anterior, está implícita la prohibición de fumar en los mismos (camiones, furgonetas de reparto, coches de empresa y demás similares). La Ley 28/2005 prohíbe fumar en: - los vehículos o medios de transporte colectivo urbano e interurbano, vehículos de transporte de empresa, taxis, ambulancias, funiculares y teleféricos, - todos los espacios del transporte suburbano, - los medios de transporte ferroviario y marítimo, salvo en los espacios al aire libre, - las aeronaves con origen y destino en territorio nacional y en todos los vuelos de compañías aéreas españolas, incluidos aquellos compartidos con vuelos de compañías extranjeras. - Puesto que los vehículos comerciales de uso laboral son un lugar de trabajo, dada la prohibición de fumar tabaco en lugares de trabajo interiores señalada en el punto anterior, está implícita la prohibición de fumar en los mismos (camiones, furgonetas de reparto, coches de empresa y demás similares). La Ley 28/2005 prohíbe fumar en: - los vehículos o medios de transporte colectivo urbano e interurbano, vehículos de transporte de empresa, taxis, ambulancias, funiculares y teleféricos, - todos los espacios del transporte suburbano, - los medios de transporte ferroviario y marítimo, salvo en los espacios al aire libre, - las aeronaves con origen y destino en territorio nacional y en todos los vuelos de compañías aéreas españolas, incluidos aquellos compartidos con vuelos de compañías extranjeras. - Puesto que los vehículos comerciales de uso laboral son un lugar de trabajo, dada la prohibición de fumar tabaco en lugares de trabajo interiores señalada en el punto anterior, está implícita la prohibición de fumar en los mismos (camiones, furgonetas de reparto, coches de empresa y demás similares). WHO European Region
Sri Lanka Banned in all forms of public transport. Banned in all forms of public transport. Banned in all forms of public transport. WHO South-East Asia Region
Sudan يحظر التدخين في النقل العام ولكن يسهل استخدام التبغ الغير مدخن مثل التمباك تطبيقي الحظر جزئي حيث يستخدم التبغ الذي لا يدخن في المواصلات العامة Report not provided WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Suriname Answer not provided Tobacco Law SB no 39 2013 Tobacco Law SB no 39 2013 WHO Region of the Americas
Sweden It is permitted to arrange designated smoking areas. It is permitted to arrange designated smoking areas. It is permitted to arrange designated smoking areas. WHO European Region
Syrian Arab Republic تدابير كاملة :يمنع الدخين في وسائل النقل العامة تدابير كاملة :يمنع الدخين في وسائل النقل العامة تدابير كاملة :يمنع الدخين في وسائل النقل العامة WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Tajikistan Report not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO European Region
Thailand Notification of the Ministry of Public Health 2018 (B.E. 2561) identified public transport in service with or without passengers as non-smoking areas. The Notification of Ministrial of Public Health No.19 B.E.2553 (A.D.2010) states that public vehicles in active service, either with or without passengers and public transport stations shall be designated as non-smoking areas. The Notification of Ministrial of Public Health No.19 B.E.2553 (A.D.2010) states that public vehicles in active service, either with or without passengers and public transport stations shall be designated as non-smoking areas. WHO South-East Asia Region
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Answer not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO European Region
Timor-Leste Report not provided There is a circulated on banning tobacco smoking in workplace specifically at government building, public transport and public places. Report not provided WHO South-East Asia Region
Togo TOTALE TOTALE TOTALE WHO African Region
Tonga Complete ban as stated in the TCA 2014 Complete ban as stated in the TCA 2014 Complete ban as stated in the TCA 2014 WHO Western Pacific Region
Trinidad and Tobago Complete ban on smoking in public transport. Kindly note that Trinidad and Tobago does not have trains. Complete ban on smoking in public transport. Kindly note that Trinidad and Tobago does not have trains. Complete ban on smoking in public transport. Kindly note that Trinidad and Tobago does not have trains. WHO Region of the Americas
Tunisia Seulement les courts trajets Seulement les courts trajets Seulement les courts trajets WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Turkey Smokefree Law covers all public transport Smokefree Law covers all public transport Smokefree Law covers all public transport WHO European Region
Turkmenistan Полный запрет табакокурения на общественном транспорте Answer not provided Статья 24 Закона о борьбе с табаком WHO European Region
Tuvalu Answer not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Uganda Report not provided Report not provided This is mainly due to self regulations by the passengers. WHO African Region
Ukraine Smoking is banned in all kinds of public transport Smoking is banned in all kinds of public transport Smoking is banned in all kinds of public transport WHO European Region
United Arab Emirates Answer not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland For England, the Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations set out the vehicles required to be smoke-free including those used by members of the public. The Smoke-free (Vehicle Operators and penalty Notices) Regulations set out the responsibility on vehicle operators to prevent smoking in smoke-free vehicles and the form for fixed penalty notices. For England, the Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations set out the vehicles required to be smoke-free including those used by members of the public. The Smoke-free (Vehicle Operators and penalty Notices) Regulations set out the responsibility on vehicle operators to prevent smoking in smoke-free vehicles and the form for fixed penalty notices. For England, the Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations set out the vehicles required to be smoke-free including those used by members of the public. The Smoke-free (Vehicle Operators and penalty Notices) Regulations set out the responsibility on vehicle operators to prevent smoking in smoke-free vehicles and the form for fixed penalty notices. WHO European Region
United Republic of Tanzania COMPLETE Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO African Region
Uruguay Se prohibe fumar sin excepciones en todo medio de transporte de uso público, como autobuses, taxis, etc. La prohibición incluye todo tipo de vehículo usado para trabajar, en tanto constituye un "lugar de trabajo". Se prohibe fumar sin excepciones en todo medio de transporte de uso público, como autobuses, taxis, etc. La prohibición incluye todo tipo de vehículo usado para trabajar, en tanto constituye un "lugar de trabajo". Se prohibe fumar sin excepciones en todo medio de transporte de uso público, como autobuses, taxis, etc. La prohibición incluye todo tipo de vehículo usado para trabajar, en tanto constituye un "lugar de trabajo". WHO Region of the Americas
Uzbekistan Report not provided Report not provided Для полного осуществления запрета табакокурения на общественном транспорте при участии заинтересованных министерств и ведомств разрабатывается проект приказа Министерством здравоохранения, предусматривающее утверждение положения об изготовлении и размещении предупреждающих знаков, запрещающие употребление табачной продукции и информирующих знаков о расположении специально отведенных мест для употребление табачной продукции. WHO European Region
Vanuatu Yes, full ban Report not provided Act says public transport to be smoke-free “while carrying passengers”, which is a loophole. WHO Western Pacific Region
Venezuela Answer not provided Report not provided Report not provided WHO Region of the Americas
Viet Nam Answer not provided Answer not provided Answer not provided WHO Western Pacific Region
Yemen Report not provided تنفيذ حظر التدخين في وسائل النقل بين المدن جيد لكن داخل المدن يختلف مستوى تنفيذه من مدينة الى أخرى تنفيذ حظر التدخين في وسائل النقل بين المدن جيد لكن داخل المدن يختلف مستوى تنفيذه من مدينة الى أخرى WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Zambia Report not provided As above As above WHO African Region
Zimbabwe See attached SI 264 OF 2002, Public Health ( Tobacco Control ) Regulations of 2002 See attached SI 264 OF 2002, Public Health ( Tobacco Control ) Regulations of 2002 See attached SI 264 OF 2002 WHO African Region
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