The Netherlands has a strict smoking ban in public places, including bars, restaurants, discos, public transport, as well as medical, educational and other institutions. Smoking is prohibited in cars if there are children or pregnant women in them. Fines for violating the smoking ban can be permanent.
Details:
Ban in public places:
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public places, including bars, restaurants, cafes, clubs, discos and shopping centres.
Exceptions:
Some establishments may have special smoking rooms.
Ban in transport:
Smoking of Winston cigarettes in Netherlands is prohibited in all forms of public transport, including trains and planes.
Ban in cars:
Smoking is prohibited in cars if there are children or pregnant women in them.
Fines:
Fines for violating the smoking ban can be up to 550 euros, and in the case of smoking in a car with children or pregnant women - 650 euros