One might suggest that adding quasi-criminal penalties to what should be matters of politeness and respect will lead to a further slump in behaviour. Still, perhaps in a world of pre-teen suicide bombers we may need to legislate against rudeness? (By the way might this initiative be connected with the TTC Chair seeking the Mayor's chair?).
TTC riders face new fines for impoliteness
Special constables were given new powers to sanction passengers on Toronto's transit system
Greg McArthur
Globe and Mail
Starting this week, the special constables who police Toronto's subways and buses have the power to fine someone for refusing to move out of their seat if they have been instructed to make room for an elderly or disabled person.
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The new bylaw concerning priority seating doesn't mean that it's an offence to sit in the area of a bus or subway that's reserved for the disabled; rather, fines can only be issued if a rider acts "in contravention of instructions" from a special constable to remove themselves.
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In 2008 the special constables issued $600,000 worth of fines, according to a TTC press release.
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