What Signage Do I Have to Display?

All smokefree premises and vehicles have to display no-smoking signs that meet the requirements of the new law. Signs make it clear which premises and vehicles are smokefree and demonstrate that you are taking the necessary steps to meet the requirements of the new law.

What are the Required Signs for Smokefree Premises?

'No smoking' signs must be displayed in a prominent position at every entrance to smokefree premises. These must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a minimum of A5 in area (210mm x 148mm)
• Display the international no-smoking symbol at least 70mm in diameter
• Carry the following words in characters that can be easily read:
  
  ‘No smoking. It is against the law to smoke in these premises’

An example of a sign is shown in the diagram (right).

A smaller sign consisting of the international no-smoking symbol at least 70mm in diameter may instead be displayed at entrances to smokefree premises that are:

• Only used by members of staff, providing the premises displays at least one A5 area sign, or
• Located within larger smokefree premises (for example, a shop within an indoor shopping centre).

An example of a sign is shown in the diagram (right).

What is the Required Signage for Smokefree Vehicles?

Smokefree vehicles must display a no-smoking sign in each compartment of the vehicle in which people can be carried. This must show the international no-smoking symbol at least 70mm in diameter.

Where can I get the Signs?

Signs can be either downloaded and printed or ordered from the Smokefree England website (www.smokefreeengland.co.uk). or from the Smokefree England information line on 0800 169 169 7.

Alternatively, you are welcome to design and print your own no-smoking signs as long as they meet the minimum requirements. You are also free to personalise your signs by changing the words ‘these premises’ to refer to the name or type of premises, e.g. this gym.