Caught smoking in prohibited areas
In the first four months of this year, 834 people were caught smoking in prohibited areas, Home Affairs Minister Carm Mifsud Bonnici said in reply to a parliamentary question by Labour MP Carmelo Abela.
The police are taking action against the culprits, who were caught in 23 localities.
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E. Azzopardi
May 26th 2010, 13:25
I firmly believe that this number is a small percentage of those breaking the law. But still, it shows how undisciplined and selfish a section of the people is with no repect towards others. Fines should be entered into the computer and double everytime one is caught.
Ex. First fine €50, second €100 and so on. But there is no will it seems.
C Cassar
May 26th 2010, 15:36
A better solution would be to close down the establishment for one Saturday night on the first offence and then keep doubling that. Fining someone €50, especially an owner will not deter them. Real revenue fines are the only solution.
Joseph Buhagiar
May 26th 2010, 10:25
This is a joke! Smoking in clubs and bars still exists. All you have to do is visit any band club, bar or club and you will leave the place smelling like an ash tray.
Because a couple of people prefer to smoke, non-smokers have to suffer.
The police should perform more spot-checks and fines should be higher. A name and shame website should also be launched. And every person, who after a night out in Paceville, comes back smelling like an ashtray should name the place in the website.
I am now really sick of this.
C Cassar
May 26th 2010, 12:01
I agree. I was in a bar at the weekend in Paceville at the bottom of the St Rita steps trying to wtach some football where several people, were smoking particularly in the back section. The bar owner said that he couldn't stop them and theat he would lose business if he tried. I immediately left the bar, so I assume he lost business anyway.
Aren't there any plain clothes police/wardens making regular unannounced visits to these establishments? Whenever there is an Italian Series A, Champions League or major footballing match there are ALWAYS people smoking in these places with the full knowledge of the owner/manager.