Is It Legal Where?

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Where Singapore prohibits smoking in public places

Singapore’s National Environment Agency lists smoking restrictions for buildings, transport spaces, common areas and outdoor public places. The rules can extend five metres beyond specific openings or transport stops. Within Orchard Road’s no-smoking zone, public-area smoking is restricted to designated areas.

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Is It Legal Where? Editorial Team

Check the place, the buffer and any designated areaSelected Singapore smoking restrictions by place
  1. 01
    Check the place

    Identify whether the building, facility or open space is on the prohibited list. Source 1

  2. 02
    Check nearby features

    The five-metre rule can apply around certain building openings and transport stops. Source 1

  3. 03
    Check Orchard Road

    Use the current zone boundary where relevant. Source 2

  4. 04
    Use a designated facility if available

    A designated smoking area or approved smoking room has a specific location. Source 1

An outdoor location can still be covered by a place-specific rule.

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Some outdoor locations are expressly listed

The NEA lists covered and underground walkways, pedestrian overhead bridges and specified parks and recreational beaches. The rules also cover public transport spaces and common areas of residential buildings. Check the listed place type before relying on a general outdoor rule. Source 1

A five-metre buffer applies in specified circumstances

The agency lists a five-metre radius around bus stops, shelters and poles. It also lists areas within five metres of specified openings, ventilation intakes, windows, entrances and exits to covered buildings where smoking is prohibited. Source 1

Orchard Road uses a defined public-area boundary

The agency introduced the Orchard Road no-smoking zone in January 2019 and describes a later adjustment along Exeter Road and Killiney Road. Within public areas of the zone, use the marked designated smoking areas shown by the NEA. Source 2

Approved facilities are separate from the surrounding venue

The NEA identifies approved smoking rooms, corners and designated areas for some venues. These locations have specific boundaries. The general restrictions still apply to surrounding prohibited space. Source 1 Source 2

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