Monday, 26 November 2007, 17:33 GMT
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."
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