Ah! We here in New York City can only dream of such a thing: enforcing the law when it comes to quality of life issues in the Subway. But in London's tube, such things as putting your feet on the seat next to you or playing music loudly are actually subject to a fine. And a pretty hefty one too. I love it. Wouldn't our subways be so much better if the NYPD cracked down as much as the London Police?
What do you think the fine would be for this character riding the MTA?
From London's Evening Standard
£50 fines for feet on seats
Rail and Tube passengers who put feet on seats or play music too loudly face £50 on-the-spot fines from British Transport Police.
Senior officers recognise that commuters often feel intimidated by low-level bad behaviour. They believe it also leads to more serious disorder and to clashes when troublemakers are confronted.
Officers will mount extra patrols as part of a major drive to reduce fear and cut crime on London's transport network.
The fines will vary according to the offence, rising to £80, and will double if not paid within 21 days.
British Transport Police assistant chief constable Steve Thomas said: "People who put their feet on the seats are showing a lack of consideration for others. Similarly when passengers inflict their music on everyone else either by playing it out loud or just too loudly through their earphones it is not only annoying but can also be offensive.
"British Transport Police officers will not tolerate such behaviour and will intervene. It is unacceptable and disrespectful for passengers to impose themselves on others in this way.
"Our public spaces, trains, Tubes, stations, should not be places where people feel intimidated or offended by the behaviour or others."
Mr Thomas added: "Such thoughtless, antisocial behaviour is particularly intimidating if those involved are part of a large group.
"Our officers will be making people aware of the potential impact their behaviour has and seeking to ensure that they modify it accordingly. We would also encourage passengers to report anything that makes them feel intimidated."
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