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Posted by streetcarman1 on Wed Nov 18 14:25:17 2009, in response to Re: No Eating or Drinking on Subway, posted by Terrapin Station on Wed Nov 18 13:48:32 2009. From the MTA.info:Section 1050.7 Disorderly conduct. No person on or in any facility or conveyance shall: a.litter, dump garbage, liquids or other matter, create a nuisance, hazard or unsanitary condition (including, but not limited to, spitting, or urinating, except in facilities provided). Trash and other waste materials contained in waste receptacles shall not be removed, except by persons duly authorized by the Authority; b.smoke or carry an open flame or lighted match, cigar, cigarette, pipe or torch; c.sleep or doze where such activity may be hazardous to such person or to others or may interfere with the operation of the Authority’s transit system or the comfort of its passengers; d.engage in any form of gambling, except as specifically authorized as, for example, at OTB parlors; e.create any sound through the use of any sound production device, except as specifically authorized by 1050.6(c) of these rules. Use of radios and other devices listened to solely by headphones or earphones and inaudible to others is permitted; f.throw, drop or cause to be propelled any stone, projectile or other article at, from, upon, in or on a facility or conveyance; g.drink any alcoholic beverage or possess any opened or unsealed container of alcoholic beverage, except on premises duly licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages, such as bars and restaurants; h.enter or remain in any facility or conveyance while his or her ability to function safely in the environment of an Authority transit system is impaired by the consumption of alcohol or by the taking of any drugs; i.conduct himself or herself in any manner which may cause or tend to cause annoyance, alarm or inconvenience to a reasonable person or create a breach of the peace; j.(1) occupy more than one seat on a station, platform or conveyance when to do so would interfere or tend to interfere with the operation of the Authority’s transit system or the comfort of other passengers; (2) place his or her foot on a seat on a station, platform or conveyance; (3) lie on the floor, platform, stairway, landing or conveyance; or (4) block free movement on a station, stairway, platform or conveyance; or k.commit any act which causes or may tend to cause harm to oneself or to any other person including, but not limited to: 1. riding a bicycle or straddling a bicycle while it is in motion, or riding a scooter, or any other self-propelled vehicle or any motor-propelled vehicle; 2. wearing roller skates or in-line skates; or 3. riding or otherwise standing on a skateboard. 4. Paragraph one of this subdivision does not apply to the proper use of self-propelled or motor propelled wheelchairs or similar devices by a nonambulatory individual. Also: NYC Transit Rules of Conduct Following are highlights of some of the MTA NYC Transit subway and bus rules. Violation of any of these rules can result in arrest, fine, and/or ejection from the system. For a complete listing of NYC Transit subway and bus rules click here. It is a violation to- •Jump the turnstile or enter the system improperly, even if your MetroCard is not working properly •Refuse to present special fare card to police officer or transit employee •Straddle a bicycle, wear in-line or roller skates, stand on a skateboard or ride a scooter •Move between end doors of a subway car whether or not train is in motion, except in an emergency or when directed by police officer or conductor •Place one's foot on the seat of a subway, bus, or platform bench; occupy more than one seat or place bags on an empty seat when doing so would interfere with transit operations or the comfort of other customers •Fail to pay the proper fare •Panhandle or beg •Play a radio audible to others or use amplified devices on platforms •Block free movement •Lie down •Drink alcoholic beverages •Carry any liquid in an open container onto a train or bus •Engage in unauthorized commercial activity •Enter tracks, tunnels, or other non-public areas •Carry bulky items likely to cause inconvenience or hazard to yourself and others •Damage subway or bus property - that includes graffiti or scratchitti •Litter or create unsanitary conditions •Smoke anywhere on NYC Transit property, including outdoor stations |
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