Smoke-Free SEPTA
SEPTA’s number one concern will always be YOUR safety.
We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and accessible service. Smoking or vaping tobacco and other substances on SEPTA property is prohibited.
Whether you are traveling to a game, work or to visit your family—we all deserve a smoke and vape-free ride. But unfortunately some individuals choose to ignore the rules.
Non-compliance can result in legal consequences and fines.
SEPTA partnered with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on a NO SMOKING CAMPAIGN.
The “Your Smoke is Not Just Your Smoke” campaign reminds riders that smoking is prohibited on the system, the implications of smoking (it’s harmful to those around you), provides a text-to-tip number to report smoking in SEPTA stations and on SEPTA vehicles directly to SEPTA Transit Police, and the toll free number for free help with quitting.
Have you seen the campaign while riding SEPTA?
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Secondhand smoke can negatively impact the health of other passengers including children, the elderly, and people with serious medical issues.
Smoking on the system can also:
⭕️ Increase the risk of children starting to smoke or vape
⭕️ Increase the risk of fire incidents – putting passengers and employees in danger
⭕️ Increase the amount of litter
⭕️ Increase maintenance costs for cleaning caused by residue
⭕️ Create an unpleasant travel environment
Non-compliance with SEPTA’s Smoke-Free Policy is strictly enforced by SEPTA Transit Police.
Non-compliant individuals are subject to City of Philadelphia Code Violation Notices and fines.
Report any smoking in a station and/or on a vehicle anonymously by texting SEPTA Transit Police at 215-234-1911 or by using the SEPTA App.
The more we know when and where violations occur—the more we can do to keep SEPTA a smoke-free transit environment.
Thinking about becoming tobacco and vape-free?
For FREE Help and FREE medications – call the PA FREE Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or visit smokefreephilly.org.
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