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New bans and fines failing to deter smokers ($$) 

Smokers continued to puff away at wet markets, transport interchanges and housing estates yesterday despite the introduction of a HK$1,500 fixed-penalty fine for offenders, instead of a summons.

The smoking ban was also extended yesterday to cover 48 covered public transport interchanges.

At Kowloon Tong public transport interchange, smokers stubbed out their cigarettes on a no-smoking sign that covered an astray on a litter bin.

At Lai Kok Estate in Sham Shui Po, some senior residents were seen smoking outside the designated smoking area. Housing Department staff, who can now issue fixed-penalty tickets, were nowhere to be seen.

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