Posted by: admin : Category: Public transport fines are fines imposed by a government or government agency in response to a violation of the laws or regulations governing public transport. The most obvious public transport-related offence is that of travelling by means of public transport without a proper ticket. In many cases, it is very easy for a person to board a train without purchasing a ticket and the number of ticket inspectors may not be sufficient to reliably detect those who try and do this.
Other offences on public transport systems for which fines may be levied include : using the emergency stop facilities of the vehicle when there is not a genuine case of emergency; smoking in an area which has been designated as a non-smoking area; dropping litter on the public transport vehicle or station; offensive behaviour to staff or other passengers; trespassing into areas not open to members of the general public.
In some areas, drinking from bottles may be banned on public transport; in others, drinking alcohol in any form may be prohibited. Fines will be imposed for failure to follow these regulations.
After receiving a fine, the person involved will usually not have to pay right away, but will be given a certain amount of time in which to make the payment.