A BUS company is investigating a complaint that three drivers were smoking on one of its vehicles.
Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16, said she spotted the men lighting up on a bus at Farnworth bus station on Friday.
She said: "It annoyed me to see them doing it because you are not allowed to smoke on buses."
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Smoking in work vehicles was outlawed when the ban on lighting up in public places was introduced last year.
Miss Hill, of Daisy Hall Drive, Daisy Hill, had been heading to Bolton library with her friend William Kendall, aged 18.
They were on their bus waiting for it to leave the station at around 2.30pm on Friday, when they spotted the three drivers sitting on a nearby vehicle smoking.
The Vale of Manchester bus company, which owns the vehicle, said it was a crew relief vehicle that staff can use at meal times and can be used for transportation.
Ken Dawson, general manager of Vale of Manchester, said: "It may or may not be used in service.
"However, the rules still apply on this vehicle and they shouldn't have been smoking on it."
The firm says it will investigate the matter and Mr Dawson added: "If it's true then they are not alllowed to do it.
"Our inspector needs to monitor to see if that is what is going on."
Big deal. Even if passive smoking caused some irritation, I doubt if smoking on a bus that was not in service would do any harm whatsoever. Get a life Rebecca.
Big deal. Even if passive smoking caused some irritation, I doubt if smoking on a bus that was not in service would do any harm whatsoever. Get a life Rebecca.
[quote]Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16[/quote]
The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...
Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16
The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you.
Posted by: Dave, Westhoughton on 10:35pm Sun 4 May 08
[quote][bold]Anti-PC[/bold] wrote:
[quote]Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16[/quote] The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...[/quote] I was about to say .. unlike a friend of mine whos 17 and it used to be legal but isnt now, (for a few months til she turns 18 anyway) i wonder if she fits into this category..
Anti-PC wrote:
Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16
The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...
I was about to say .. unlike a friend of mine whos 17 and it used to be legal but isnt now, (for a few months til she turns 18 anyway) i wonder if she fits into this category..
[quote][bold]Dave[/bold] wrote:
I was about to say .. unlike a friend of mine whos 17 and it used to be legal but isnt now, (for a few months til she turns 18 anyway) i wonder if she fits into this category..[/quote]
Makes you wonder.. will she see these few months as an opportunity to quit before temptation gets the better of her?
Or is she climbing the walls while counting the days?
Dave wrote:
I was about to say .. unlike a friend of mine whos 17 and it used to be legal but isnt now, (for a few months til she turns 18 anyway) i wonder if she fits into this category..
Makes you wonder.. will she see these few months as an opportunity to quit before temptation gets the better of her?
Or is she climbing the walls while counting the days?
[quote][bold]toll9[/bold] wrote:
Yes the bus was not in service what harm were they doing. I think ill park on double yellow lines tomorrow. What harm am I doing?[/quote] Setting a bad example for a start. If people always bleat on about "what harm" whenever the law comes into question, it's no wonder large sections of the population break it. Then they complain about how badly they're done by when they're fined or taken to court.
Let's ask a hoodie drinking cider outside the local offy while he lets his dog sh!t in your garden. What harm is he doing?
Laws are made to be kept.
toll9 wrote:
Yes the bus was not in service what harm were they doing. I think ill park on double yellow lines tomorrow. What harm am I doing?
Setting a bad example for a start. If people always bleat on about "what harm" whenever the law comes into question, it's no wonder large sections of the population break it. Then they complain about how badly they're done by when they're fined or taken to court.
Let's ask a hoodie drinking cider outside the local offy while he lets his dog sh!t in your garden. What harm is he doing?
This Government has introduced over one thousand new laws, including the smoking ban, which has made them so popular that people voted out their local Labour councillors and the London mayor.
I don't believe that everybody wants to be controlled in this manner.
This Government has introduced over one thousand new laws, including the smoking ban, which has made them so popular that people voted out their local Labour councillors and the London mayor.
I don't believe that everybody wants to be controlled in this manner.
You smokers make me sick, for so long you have had it your way (if you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else) etc but now it is our turn and all you can do is to quote human rights, well I as a smoker have human rights too and now I can say (if you want to smoke then go somewhere else) fair is fair. This is a law so put up or shut up
You smokers make me sick, for so long you have had it your way (if you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else) etc but now it is our turn and all you can do is to quote human rights, well I as a smoker have human rights too and now I can say (if you want to smoke then go somewhere else) fair is fair. This is a law so put up or shut up
You smokers make me sick, for so long you have had it your way (if you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else) etc but now it is our turn and all you can do is to quote human rights, well I as a smoker have human rights too and now I can say (if you want to smoke then go somewhere else) fair is fair. This is a law so put up or shut up
You smokers make me sick, for so long you have had it your way (if you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else) etc but now it is our turn and all you can do is to quote human rights, well I as a smoker have human rights too and now I can say (if you want to smoke then go somewhere else) fair is fair. This is a law so put up or shut up
My last post came out all wrong. What I meant to say was that smokers make me sick because for so long it has been a case of "If you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else" Now the boot is on the other foot and I as a non smoker can say "I don't like your smoke, I don't like my clothes stinking and my hair stinking so take your smoke somewhere else" Then when I say that you quote your human rights, well I have human rights as well. And after all it is now a LAW so shut up about it and don't break the law.
My last post came out all wrong. What I meant to say was that smokers make me sick because for so long it has been a case of "If you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else" Now the boot is on the other foot and I as a non smoker can say "I don't like your smoke, I don't like my clothes stinking and my hair stinking so take your smoke somewhere else" Then when I say that you quote your human rights, well I have human rights as well. And after all it is now a LAW so shut up about it and don't break the law.
My last post came out all wrong. What I meant to say was that smokers make me sick because for so long it has been a case of "If you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else" Now the boot is on the other foot and I as a non smoker can say "I don't like your smoke, I don't like my clothes stinking and my hair stinking so take your smoke somewhere else" Then when I say that you quote your human rights, well I have human rights as well. And after all it is now a LAW so shut up about it and don't break the law.
My last post came out all wrong. What I meant to say was that smokers make me sick because for so long it has been a case of "If you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else" Now the boot is on the other foot and I as a non smoker can say "I don't like your smoke, I don't like my clothes stinking and my hair stinking so take your smoke somewhere else" Then when I say that you quote your human rights, well I have human rights as well. And after all it is now a LAW so shut up about it and don't break the law.
trish
You are he only one to mention 'human rights'. It's more about freedom of choice. If we had smoking and non-smoking pubs then EVERYBODY would have the choice of which one to go to.
I'm pleased to know that you accept every law that the government introduces.
trish
You are he only one to mention 'human rights'. It's more about freedom of choice. If we had smoking and non-smoking pubs then EVERYBODY would have the choice of which one to go to.
I'm pleased to know that you accept every law that the government introduces.
[quote][bold]trish[/bold] wrote:
You smokers make me sick, for so long you have had it your way (if you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else) etc but now it is our turn and all you can do is to quote human rights, well I as a smoker have human rights too and now I can say (if you want to smoke then go somewhere else) fair is fair. This is a law so put up or shut up[/quote] trish get a life , while you at it find rebecca hill one too
this law is not fair , it wasent voted on , so you put up and shut up missy
if you dont like it dont breathe
trish wrote:
You smokers make me sick, for so long you have had it your way (if you don't like the smoke then go somewhere else) etc but now it is our turn and all you can do is to quote human rights, well I as a smoker have human rights too and now I can say (if you want to smoke then go somewhere else) fair is fair. This is a law so put up or shut up
trish get a life , while you at it find rebecca hill one too
this law is not fair , it wasent voted on , so you put up and shut up missy
Posted by: dave a, Little Lever on 11:21am Mon 5 May 08
How can having smoking & non smoking pubs mean everyone can have the choice which ones to go to?
Surely if I didn,t smoke & wanted to go in a pub that was a smoking pub, I would have the right to breath clean air?-& isnt that what the bans about?-& vote on it by all means-there are more non smokers than smokers!(& by the way-I DO!
How can having smoking & non smoking pubs mean everyone can have the choice which ones to go to?
Surely if I didn,t smoke & wanted to go in a pub that was a smoking pub, I would have the right to breath clean air?-& isnt that what the bans about?-& vote on it by all means-there are more non smokers than smokers!(& by the way-I DO!
Posted by: Bolton Blogger, Bolt on 11:34am Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]Anti-PC[/bold] wrote:
[quote]Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16[/quote] The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...[/quote] you said it the legal age to BUY - there is NO legal age limit to smoke!
Anti-PC wrote:
Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16
The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...
you said it the legal age to BUY - there is NO legal age limit to smoke!
dave a
You could go into a 'smoking' pub and breath in 'clean' air with proper ventilation. The majority of publicans and regular drinkers were against the ban.
by the way I DON'T.
dave a
You could go into a 'smoking' pub and breath in 'clean' air with proper ventilation. The majority of publicans and regular drinkers were against the ban.
by the way I DON'T.
[quote][bold]kerry[/bold] wrote:
trish get a life , while you at it find rebecca hill one too
this law is not fair , it wasent voted on , so you put up and shut up missy
if you dont like it dont breathe[/quote]
Someone get kerry a nicotine patch, she's getting ratty.
See what this daft addiction does to you?
kerry wrote:
trish get a life , while you at it find rebecca hill one too
this law is not fair , it wasent voted on , so you put up and shut up missy
if you dont like it dont breathe
Someone get kerry a nicotine patch, she's getting ratty.
Posted by: david partington on 12:49pm Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]chas[/bold] wrote:
This Government has introduced over one thousand new laws, including the smoking ban, which has made them so popular that people voted out their local Labour councillors and the London mayor. I don't believe that everybody wants to be controlled in this manner.[/quote] You are right chas,so many petty rules and ticketable offences they have brought in.If you were to compile a list it would be quicker to list what you cant be fined for rather than what you can.The countrys going like a police state.
chas wrote:
This Government has introduced over one thousand new laws, including the smoking ban, which has made them so popular that people voted out their local Labour councillors and the London mayor. I don't believe that everybody wants to be controlled in this manner.
You are right chas,so many petty rules and ticketable offences they have brought in.If you were to compile a list it would be quicker to list what you cant be fined for rather than what you can.The countrys going like a police state.
Posted by: dave a, Little Lever on 1:02pm Mon 5 May 08
chas,
I,m not saying I dont agree with you, - I do!
I just refuse to try & justify,why I should have the right to make others breath in my smoke! after all, as it is now, I can still smoke if I want too,just not in the company of people who dont. And Smoker Rebecca Hill aged 16- Your bloody stupid!
chas,
I,m not saying I dont agree with you, - I do!
I just refuse to try & justify,why I should have the right to make others breath in my smoke! after all, as it is now, I can still smoke if I want too,just not in the company of people who dont. And Smoker Rebecca Hill aged 16- Your bloody stupid!
[quote][bold]Bolton Blogger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Anti-PC[/bold] wrote: [quote]Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16[/quote] The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...[/quote] you said it the legal age to BUY - there is NO legal age limit to smoke![/quote] Wait until the police need their *arrest figures* up.
Police are hopeless so councils/governments bring out new laws to make easy pickings for the police.
Banning drinking in a public place would have been a MUCH more acceptable law!
(Mind you the cops would then have to arrest all the drunken yobbo's making peoples lives a misery so that would never do)
Bolton Blogger wrote:
Anti-PC wrote:
Smoker Rebecca Hill, aged 16
The legal age for buying cigarettes is 18 now, shame on you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...
you said it the legal age to BUY - there is NO legal age limit to smoke!
Wait until the police need their *arrest figures* up.
Police are hopeless so councils/governments bring out new laws to make easy pickings for the police.
Banning drinking in a public place would have been a MUCH more acceptable law!
(Mind you the cops would then have to arrest all the drunken yobbo's making peoples lives a misery so that would never do)
[quote]Miss Hill, of Daisy Hall Drive, Daisy Hill[/quote]
Big Brother and the rest of us are watching. Commit any indiscretion and you will be reported.
Miss Hill, of Daisy Hall Drive, Daisy Hill
Big Brother and the rest of us are watching. Commit any indiscretion and you will be reported.
Posted by: xbecky07x, bolton on 4:55pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]chas[/bold] wrote:
Ragreader As you say, I am surprised. I wonder if Rebecca was looking for a reward or is just a spoil sport. [/quote] [bold]I DO NOT HAVE A HUMP![/bold]
Hi would just like to say that what you are saying is not true.I am not the [quote]spoil sport[/quote] you have stated it out to me and it was friend [bold]WILL[/bold] who informed the Bolton evening news NOT ME! and i think it is rather ridiculous that i am getting the blame for this. Yes i was there but i am not to pleased at the way they have made it out to be all me and not my friend. So before you judge me from this article please understand that it wasn't me who was bothered it was my friend and i was the one just dragged in to this whole situation.
chas wrote:
Ragreader As you say, I am surprised. I wonder if Rebecca was looking for a reward or is just a spoil sport.
I DO NOT HAVE A HUMP!
Hi would just like to say that what you are saying is not true.I am not the
spoil sport
you have stated it out to me and it was friend WILL who informed the Bolton evening news NOT ME! and i think it is rather ridiculous that i am getting the blame for this. Yes i was there but i am not to pleased at the way they have made it out to be all me and not my friend. So before you judge me from this article please understand that it wasn't me who was bothered it was my friend and i was the one just dragged in to this whole situation.
Posted by: xbecky07x, bolton on 12:26pm Thu 8 May 08
Right before you all start blameing becky u need to look and say there are people who want to look after there health. Whether or not the bus was in service, it is still classed as a public and a work vechile and the law states that smoking in public places is now prohibted. If any of you lot was smoking on a bus you would be penilised so why shouldn't the drivers be?
thanks
[bold]willam kendal[/bold]
Right before you all start blameing becky u need to look and say there are people who want to look after there health. Whether or not the bus was in service, it is still classed as a public and a work vechile and the law states that smoking in public places is now prohibted. If any of you lot was smoking on a bus you would be penilised so why shouldn't the drivers be?
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