Smoking now expensive: HSB increases fine to 250 euros!

Smoking now expensive: HSB increases fine to 250 euros!

The Harz narrow -gauge railways (HSB) set a clear sign of the safety of their passengers. From July 1, 2023, the fine for violations of the smoking ban will be significantly increased. Instead of 60 euros, smokers must now expect up to 250 euros, a more than four -time increase. This reports News38.de .

The ban on smoking applies to all HSB trains and on all platforms. It includes the use of tobacco or e-cigarettes in any form. This measure was taken to ensure fire security in the extensive and often dry resin, where the risk of forest fires is particularly large.

controls and education

The HSB employs train inspectors and additional security forces on the popular Brockenbahn. These are encouraged to monitor compliance with the ban. Again and again travelers are caught smoking on the trains, which not only violates the regulations, but also endangers security. Often it remains with a warning, but the HSB clearly represents the line that information about the risk of forest fire is important. According to mdr , no official statistics have yet been published.

The information on the smoking ban is reinforced by announcements, signs and posters. With this Initiative, the HSB not only wants to increase security, but also to raise awareness of possible dangers that can arise from fire.

A look at France

A look across the borders shows that strict regulations are also made to other countries to protect the health of the population. In France, a smoking ban recently came into force on beaches, parks and schools, with fines of up to 135 euros for violations. These measures aim to protect children and adolescents from passive smoking, since 90% of the smokers start before the age of 18. This reports ZDF .

The HSB takes a step towards safety and health in the Harz with its measure and is not only with this approach. In the sense of fire protection and passenger security, it is important that all travelers take and respect the ban on smoking seriously. Have a good hand for your own security always pays off.