Bridgeport, CT Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned areas
- Playgrounds, sports fields, beaches
- Substance covered
- Tobacco or any combustible product
- Enforcement
- Posted signage in parks
- Max fine
- $100 per offense
- Ordinance date
- Adopted 10/5/2015
Summary
Bridgeport bans smoking tobacco or other combustible products at park playgrounds, sports fields, and beaches, enforced by posted signage.
Smoking of tobacco or any other combustible products shall not be permitted at the playgrounds, sports fields nor on the beaches of the parks of the city. Noticed by posting and signage. Any person violating this rule and regulation and ordinance shall be fined as provided in Chapter 1.12 of the code of ordinances of the city of Bridgeport.
Full Breakdown
City Code § 12.28.210 prohibits smoking of tobacco or any other combustible products at the playgrounds, sports fields, and beaches within Bridgeport's public parks. The ban is posted by signage at those park areas. It does not extend to every square foot of parkland, just these named recreation zones, and violators face the code's standard fine.
Violations & Fines
Fine under the general penalty, Municipal Code § 1.12.010: up to $100, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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