Premium Content Subscriber only We're all used to seeing signs saying smoking is not allowed, even signs warning of hefty fines for doing so. But what about signs designating an area for smokers to use? A new sign at Nielson Park Beach stands alongside the footpath, near one of the beach entrances. The sign, accompanied by a diagram of a cigarette and a green circle, reads: "smoking area, you may smoke within five metres of this sign". The sign then warns against consuming food or drink in the area. There's also the 13 QUIT number for those wishing to give up the habit, and a metal bin attached below.