The lawyer explained the rules of behavior in the subway in different regions

The rules of conduct in the subway are regulated by regional regulations and internal documents of transport services, while a number of requirements are evaluative. Ilya Vasilchuk, a judicial lawyer and an expert on the security of electronic and property transactions, told Izvestia about this on April 16.

"The concepts of "dirty" or "smelly" clothing do not have clear criteria in federal acts and are evaluated based on sanitary standards and generally accepted rules of conduct. Control over compliance with the rules is entrusted to metro employees, who have the right to require passengers to comply with established standards, and if necessary, to take measures, including drawing up administrative protocols," the expert noted.

The lawyer explained that responsibility for violations is provided for by regional legislation. In Moscow, for example, a fine may be imposed for violating the rules of using the metro, and in St. Petersburg, an administrative penalty in the prescribed amount.

Some restrictions relate to the appearance of passengers. So, the rules explicitly prohibit being on the subway without shoes and clothes. These standards are aimed at meeting sanitary requirements and ensuring the comfort of other passengers. In addition, being in dirty or smelly clothes can also lead to administrative liability. In Moscow, a warning or fine is provided for such a violation.

Vasilchuk added that in some cases, passenger behavior may qualify as minor hooliganism if it is accompanied by a violation of public order.

According to the expert, compliance with the rules remains the responsibility of passengers, while metro employees are required to monitor their implementation within their authority.

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