Local premises are over 97 per cent compliant with the ban and vehicles over 91 per cent.

But officials said they are keen to stub out smoking once and for all in the vibrant Lazarus Court area where, despite a number of no smoking signs, smokers are still lighting up.

Doncaster Council is stepping up its smokefree drive with a clear message for anyone caught lighting up in that area - smoke and be fined. Smokers risk a fine of up to £200 or a penalty notice of £50.

Councillor Eva Hughes, Cabinet Member for Public Health, said: "We are delighted with Doncaster's Smokefree success so far - businesses and the public have enthusiastically embraced this law and since its introduction last July, it has become self-enforcing.

"Lazarus Court is a popular attraction with its choice of bars, restaurants and nightspots.

"We want everyone to enjoy nights out without having to put up with a smokey atmosphere.

"The Court is a 'substantially enclosed area' which means it is subject to the smokefree ban. There are signs throughout indicating this so there is no excuse for lighting up.

"We mean business - people can smoke outside if they wish but cigarettes are not welcome at Lazarus Court."

The Smokefree law, the biggest public health change for 50 years, was implemented on July 1 2007 and aims to ensure that all workers and members of the public are protected from the health risks associated with exposure to tobacco smoke and are guaranteed the right to smokefree air.

Also included are shops, offices, factories, pubs, restaurants, public transport and work vehicles used by more than one person.

Indoor workplace smoking rooms are a thing of the past so anyone who wants to smoke now has to go outside.

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