According to the new regulation, smoking is now prohibited in the presence of children or pregnant women. The ban applies not only to cigarettes but also to cigars, pipes, heated tobacco such as the IQOS system, and electronic cigarettes.
It's about "respecting those who don't smoke," Turin mayor Stefano Lo Russo told CNN. He believes that other cities will follow suit, but sanctions are also provided for violations of the new rule. The new rule is an opportunity to "promote a culture of mutual respect,' Lo Russo said. The city council approved Councilor Silvio Viale's request without any dissenting votes. So far, Italy's fourth largest city has only been banned from children's playgrounds. The smoking ban applies in any outdoor location if people are closer than five meters to the person smoking.