Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

To protect the public’s right to health by avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke and to create a smoke-free outdoor environment, in accordance with Article 19, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, this Department hereby announces:

1. The motorcycle parking lot next to No. 5, Taishun Street, Daan District, Taipei City, will be designated as a completely smoke-free area starting May 20, 2025.
2. All surrounding sidewalks of Muzha Elementary School in Wenshan District, Taipei City, will be designated as completely smoke-free areas starting May 21, 2025.

Anyone found smoking in the above designated smoke-free areas will be subject to a fine ranging from NT$2,000 to NT$10,000 in accordance with Article 40, Paragraph 2 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act.