Multiple fines issued to Peterborough shoppers for not wearing a face mask

Police in Peterborough issued five £200 fines to shoppers for not wearing face coverings.
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The officers were in Millfield when they saw the residents in shops without the masks.

Today Cambridgeshire police are urging residents who are not exempt from wearing masks to ensure they take one with them when they go out.

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Police officers have enforcement powers including issuing fines of £200 (reduced to £100 if paid within 14 days) for the first offence.

Face coverings must be worn in shops (unless people are exempt) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) SUS-200724-153705001Face coverings must be worn in shops (unless people are exempt) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) SUS-200724-153705001
Face coverings must be worn in shops (unless people are exempt) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) SUS-200724-153705001

Repeat offenders receiving fines on public transport or in an indoor setting will have their fines doubled at each offence.

After the first offence, there will be no discount. For example, receiving a second fine will amount to £400 and a third fine will be £800, up to a maximum value of £6,400.

In England, you must wear a face covering in the following indoor settings unless you are exempt:

- public transport (aeroplanes, trains, trams and buses)

- taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs)

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- transport hubs (airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations and terminals)

- shops and supermarkets (places which offer goods or services for retail sale or hire)

- shopping centres (malls and indoor markets)

- auction houses

- premises providing hospitality (bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes), except when seated at a table to eat or drink

- post offices, banks, building societies, high-street solicitors and accountants, credit unions, short-term loan providers, savings clubs and money service businesses

- estate and lettings agents

- theatres

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- premises providing personal care and beauty treatments (hair salons, barbers, nail salons, massage centres, tattoo and piercing parlours)

- premises providing veterinary services

- visitor attractions and entertainment venues (museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, cultural and heritage sites, aquariums, indoor zoos and - visitor farms, bingo halls, amusement arcades, adventure activity centres, indoor sports stadiums, funfairs, theme parks, casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, indoor play areas including soft-play areas)

- libraries and public reading rooms

- places of worship

- funeral service providers (funeral homes, crematoria and burial ground chapels)

- community centres, youth centres and social clubs

- exhibition halls and conference centres

- public areas in hotels and hostels

- storage and distribution facilities

People who are exempt from wearing a mask include:

- children under the age of 11 (Public Health England does not recommend face coverings for children under the age of 3 for health and safety reasons)

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- people who cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability

- where putting on, wearing or removing a face covering will cause you severe distress

- if you are speaking to or providing assistance to someone who relies on lip reading, clear sound or facial expressions to communicate

- to avoid harm or injury, or the risk of harm or injury, to yourself or others ‒ including if it would negatively impact on your ability to exercise or participate in a strenuous activity

- police officers and other emergency workers, given that this may interfere with their ability to serve the public