In new York can ban Smoking while walking on sidewalks

Residents and guests of the city of new Yorkthat still have a Smoking habit, may soon face new restrictions. At this time, to contribute additional restrictions decided by the legislator from Queens. City Council member Peter Koo presented the city Council a bill prohibiting Smoking, walking on the sidewalk. This initiative is designed to limit the impact of passive Smoking on pedestrians.

According to Ku, he regularly watched as passersby, including children, are forced to inhale the smoke of irresponsible smokers. He is shocked that such people care little about the health of others. So it’s time to take care of him to the city Council. The politician noted that he is often faced with this problem. At such moments he actually has the possibility to affect the smoker, which brings inconvenience to the people around him.

«In a perfect world, every smoker should be aware that it can cause discomfort by their actions to others, especially to those who are behind it,» says Peter Koo.

The proposed bill still allows Smoking on sidewalks, stay in one place. But is the smoker to start a movement, and he will pay a fine of $50. This restriction is to strengthen the fight against Smoking. Now in new York city prohibits Smoking in public places, such as parks and beaches.

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