City council leader Ken Bodfish has welcomed a new law which clamps down on prostitutes' cards left in phone boxes.
Under the law, which came into effect this month, offenders face maximum penalties of six months in prison or a fine of £5,000.
Councillor Bodfish, who heads Brighton and Hove City Council, said: "These cards really are a disgrace.
"They are intimidating and offensive to women and children. I am concerned about this as youngsters often use call boxes to keep in touch with their parents.
"I am confident that people can find other, less offensive ways of advertising, such as using contact newspapers."
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