Taipei’s Xinyi Shopping District to ban smoking near MRT station from November

Smoking will be banned in Taipei’s Xinyi Shopping District near the Taipei City Hall MRT Station from 1 Nov, with offenders facing fines of up to NT$10,000 (about S$400).

Authorities will implement a one-month grace period starting Thursday (1 Oct), during which health officials will also educate the public about the new smoke-free zone before enforcement begins.

The restricted area covers the surroundings of Taipei City Hall MRT Station’s exits two and three, extending east to Songren Road, west to section one of Keelung Road, south to Songgao Road and north to section five of Zhongxiao East Road.

Sidewalks along the boundary are also included.

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