Commuter catches two men smoking at bus stop in Marsiling, reports them to authorities
Two men were recently seen smoking at a bus stop in Marsiling, prompting the Original Poster (OP) to remark: “Apparently, it is now legal to smoke at bus stops.”
Men seen smoking at bus stop under Marsiling MRT station
The video was shared in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group on Monday (9 Nov).
In the video, two men could be seen standing at a bus stop, with other commuters in the vicinity.
According to MS News checks, the bus stop is located under Marsiling MRT station.
Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook
The two men appeared to be in conversation while smoking cigarettes, occasionally exhaling visible smoke.
The OP also addressed potential criticism from netizens who might question why they ” just filmed without stepping in”.
Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook
“And yes, before some people say I just filmed without stepping in, relevant authorities were informed,” the OP said.
Netizens slam men for smoking at bus stop
The incident has since ignited a debate in the comments section, with many netizens criticising the pair for smoking at a bus stop.
A netizen, who is also a smoker, felt that the men should have moved to the far end of the bus stop to smoke instead, despite the rain at the time.
Source: Facebook
A Facebook user also agreed with the OP that such behaviour should be reported to the authorities.
Source: Facebook
A commenter jokingly remarked that one could smoke anywhere in Singapore, as long as one “doesn’t get caught”.
Source: Facebook
Another netizen also pointed out that the pair will probably use the rain as an excuse for smoking at the bus stop.
Source: Facebook
Smoking prohibited at bus stops
According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), smoking is prohibited at bus stops, bus shelters and bus poles, including within a five-metre radius of these locations.
The restrictions are in place to protect members of the public from the harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke.
Under the Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Regulations, individuals caught smoking in prohibited areas face a composition fine of S$200.
Those convicted in court may face a fine of up to S$1,000.
NEA also advises members of the public to report smoking violations to the relevant premises management or contact the agency through its hotline at 1800-CALL-NEA (1800-2255 632).
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Featured image adapted from Complaint Singapore on Facebook.
