Fixed fines for smoking cabbies

Fixed penalty notices of £50 have been issued to three taxi drivers who were spotted smoking in their cabs in Gloucestershire.

The drivers have to pay or can go to court where a fine could be £200.

Tim Dowan, of Gloucestershire County Council, said: "The new laws have been a great success.

"We have recorded a near 100% compliance rate, so it is unfortunate that we have needed to take this action."