Accidents occur on the railway network because some people ignore safety measures. Transport laws are designed to discourage unsafe behaviour.
THEY PROHIBIT:
- Crossing railway tracks other than at a designated crossing
- Using crossings while warning signals/booms are operating
- Riding vehicles such as bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates and scooters on a bridge or platform, or in a subway, designed for pedestrians that is on, or under, a railway
- Entering or leaving a railway other than through a proper entrance or exit
- Displaying a coloured light on or near a railway
- Tampering with QR property, such as buildings, or placing objects on the tracks
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Failure to comply with these safety laws could result in you receiving an on-the-spot fine, or in some cases, having to appear in court.
UNSAFE BEHAVIOUR PUTS YOU AND OTHERS IN DANGERQR is committed to ensuring that all customers feel secure and comfortable while using QR services.
Railway Transport Laws Include:
- No feet on seats
- No drinking of alcohol
- No smoking on trains
- No creating a disturbance or nuisance
- No loud music
- No leaving bags or other obstructions in doorways and/or aisles
- No littering
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Graffiti and vandalism of QR property costs both QR and the community millions of dollars every year. Under Section 469 of the Criminal Code wilful damage including both graffiti and vandalism can result in imprisonment.
Graffiti and vandalism includes:
- Spraying
- Writing
- Drawing
- Marking
- Scratching or etching
- Damaging
- Applying paint or other marking substances
- Destroying
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Rail Transport Laws & You brochure [205.55 kb]
