No Smoking Sign Rules for UK Workplaces in 2025

Every UK business has a legal duty to display 'No Smoking' signage in indoor public spaces, enclosed workplaces, and company vehicles. If your signage isn’t up to date or missing altogether, you could be breaching the law.

In this guide, we explain the UK no smoking sign regulations, what’s changed for 2025, and what employers must do to stay compliant — whether you run a shop, factory, office or vehicle fleet.

What the Law Says

The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 require clear ‘No Smoking’ signs to be displayed in all enclosed workplaces and public premises in England. This legislation remains in effect in 2025 and applies to:

• Offices and shared workspaces
• Factories and warehouses
• Pubs, restaurants, and shops
• Company vehicles used by more than one person

Failure to display signs can result in a fixed penalty notice of £200, or a fine of up to £1,000 on prosecution.

Sign Requirements in 2025

Employers must display signs that:

• Are clearly visible and legible
• Use the correct symbol — a red circle with a cigarette and crossbar
• Comply with BS EN ISO 7010 standards

While the original legislation required signs to include wording, this is now optional — so long as the graphical symbol is present and recognisable.

Where to Place No Smoking Signs

To ensure compliance, signs should be displayed:

• At all main entrances to buildings and work areas
• In smoking-restricted zones such as stairwells, corridors, and toilets
• Inside fleet or company vehicles used by multiple staff

Additional Related Signage

• No Vaping Signs – To extend policies to e-cigarettes
• Designated Smoking Area Signs – If you provide a controlled smoking area outdoors
• No Smoking Beyond This Point – To restrict specific zones within larger premises

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Help your team stay safe, avoid fines, and follow the law — clearly and affordably.