Face Masks Travel Guidance Posted or Updated on 17 Mar 2023

As of the 15th June 2020 are all now required to wear a face covering whilst travelling on public transport, however there are some exemptions to this which include people with disabilities and health problems. Please find attached rules as set down by the Government and the following link which may provide additional useful coronavirus information

https://www.keepsafe.org.uk/posters

If your child is unable to wear a face mask because of special needs or Autism please see below for the approved exemption cards

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Face Masks

New Rules 15th June

New rules say you must now wear a face covering on a:

• Bus or train
• Ferry or plane
• and in Hospitals

You may be asked to wear a mask at a station.

You may not be allowed to travel or have to pay a fine if you do not wear a mask.

You do not need to wear a mask if:

• You have a disability
• You have breathing problems
• A deaf person needs to read your lips
• You are a child aged under 11

A face mask does not protect you. We wear a face mask to protect other people.

Find out more at keepsafe.org.uk/mask