Smokefree within 10 metres of playground equipment

Smoking is prohibited near playground equipment in Western Australia

Smoking restrictions prohibit (ban) smoking within 10 m of any children’s playground equipment in Western Australia that is:

• in a public place or a part of a public place
• not in an enclosed public place.

This law applies to:

• local government parks and gardens
• State owned facilities such as Kings Park
• children’s playground equipment in hotels, fast food outlets, eateries and sporting venues.

Signs

‘No smoking’ or ‘Smoking prohibited’ signs may be displayed near all children’s playground equipment to make clear that smoking is not permitted within 10 m of this equipment.

Who enforces the smoking ban?

Local governments are mainly responsible for enforcing matters about smoking within 10 m of children’s playground equipment. The laws allow local governments to appoint environmental health officers or additional officers, for example rangers, to assist with enforcement.

Find contact details for local government (external site).

Public support

There has been a very high level of public support for this legislation from the Western Australian public.

Penalties

If you smoke within 10 m of any children’s playground equipment the following penalties (fines) may apply:

• maximum court imposed penalty – $1000
• infringement notice – $200.

More information

Email the Tobacco Control Branch or phone 9222 4222.

Remember

• Smoking restrictions ban smoking within 10 metres of any children’s playground equipment in Western Australia.
• Local governments are mainly responsible for enforcing matters about smoking near playgrounds.

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