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Regulation 6 No-smoking signs: smoke-free vehiclesI1

England and Wales

(1)

The relevant person in relation to a vehicle which is smoke-free by virtue of regulation 4 must make sure that no-smoking signs meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (2) are displayed on the vehicle in accordance with the requirements contained in paragraph (3).

(2)

A no-smoking sign must contain a graphic representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle at least 75 millimetres in diameter with a red bar across the circle which crosses the cigarette symbol.

(3)

A no-smoking sign complying with the requirements of paragraph (2) must be displayed in a prominent position in each compartment of the vehicle, which is wholly or partly covered by a roof, including a driver’s compartment.

(4)

In paragraph (3) “roof” does not include a roof which is completely stowed away so that it does not cover any part of a compartment in which persons may travel.

(5)

For the purpose of this regulation and regulation 7, a “relevant person” in relation to a smoke-free vehicle means —

(a)

the operator

(b)

the driver, and

(c)

any person on a vehicle who is responsible for order or safety on it.

Annotations

Commencement

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Reg. 6 in force at 2.4.2007 at 6 a.m., see reg. 1(1)