Q & A about initiatives in smoking prohibited areas

Based on the "Ordinance on Prevention of Scattering of Empty Cans and Butts in Yokohama City", from the viewpoint of beautification of the town and the dangers of burns caused by tobacco fires, especially places with heavy traffic and downtown areas "Smoking prohibited areas" And specified to prohibit smoking in public places outdoors (including stopping smoking and having lit cigarettes).

For smoking in areas where smoking is prohibited, please use the smoking area located in the area.

We believe that it is possible to prevent smoking in areas where smoking is prohibited by guiding and using them, it is possible to prevent smoking in areas where smoking is prohibited. .

Staff patrol the smoking-free area and provide guidance, even during morning and evening commuting to work and school hours and weekends.

Heated tobacco is included in manufactured tobacco under the Tobacco Business Law (those subject to tobacco tax) and are subject to fines.
In areas where smoking is prohibited, we ask that you smoke heated tobacco in smoking areas.

It is possible to stop and smoke with a portable ashtray, but it stipulates that you must try not to walk tobacco throughout the city. Also, littering of butts is also prohibited.
In addition, even if you stop and smoke, there is a duty to take care (prevention of passive smoking) to prevent people around you from smoking. Please refrain from smoking in situations that may cause inconvenience or damage to others.
We appreciate your understanding of the rules and cooperation.

In order to improve smoking manners, etc., we are alerted by posters.
Please print it out and post it in a place where annoying acts are frequently performed.
※At the time of posting, obtain the permission of the owner of the posting place and fix it firmly with tape etc. (prevent scattering).

Yokohama City Littering Prohibition Poster (vertical) (PDF: 44KB)

Yokohama City Littering Prohibition Poster (horizontal) (PDF: 44KB)