§ 20A-102. Prohibited conduct.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any passenger or occupant aboard a public passenger vehicle, whenever said vehicle is transporting passengers in regular route service within the corporate (designated) limits of Prince George's County, Maryland, or any person in a rail transit station located within the corporate (designated) limits of Prince George's County, Maryland, to:

(1)

Smoke or carry a lighted or smoldering pipe, cigar, or cigarette, except when the carrier designates a smoking area on the vehicle;

(2)

Consume food or drink;

(3)

Expectorate;

(4)

Discard litter other than in an approved receptacle;

(5)

Play any radio, cassette, recorder, or other such instrument, except where same is connected to an earphone that limits the sound to the individual user;

(6)

Carry any flammable liquids, live animals, birds, reptiles, explosives, acids, or any item inherently dangerous or offensive to others, except for guide dogs properly harnessed and accompanied by handicapped passengers, and small animals properly packaged and hand carried;

(7)

Stand in front of the white line marked on the forward end of the floor of any public passenger vehicle, or otherwise conduct himself in such manner as to obstruct the vision or the function of the operator;

(8)

Board any public passenger vehicle through rear exit door or a signed emergency exit, unless so directed or authorized by an operator or employee or agent of the County or WMATA;

(9)

Knowingly board a public passenger vehicle which is transporting passengers in regular route service or knowingly enter or leave a fare-paid area of a rail transit station without paying the established fare or presenting a valid transfer for transportation on a public passenger vehicle;

(10)

Cause a disturbance by running, climbing through windows or upon seats, obstructing passage or use of escalators or elevators, or otherwise endangering passengers, the operator, or any agent or employee of WMATA or the County;

(11)

Wear, operate, utilize, or cause to be operated or utilized roller skates, skateboards, noncollapsible baby carriages, wagons, or cars, unless so directed by the operator or an agent or employee of WMATA or the County;

(12)

Enter or exit from, or remain in a rail transit station or public passenger vehicle, or ride on elevators or escalators in a rail transit station with bare feet;

(13)

Vend, sell, or attempt to vend or sell any item, thing, or device on a public passenger vehicle or in a rail transit station;

(14)

Park, operate, carry, wheel, or chain to any fence, tree, railing, or other structure not specifically designated for such use, bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, mopeds, motorbikes, or any such vehicle, unless said person has in his possession a valid, current permit issued by WMATA for the transporting of noncollapsible bicycles by rail transit and said person is complying with all terms and conditions of said permit;

(15)

Be on the tracks, in tunnels, or catwalks of a rail transit station or any part of the rail transit system without the express written consent of WMATA; or

(16)

Ride atop, on the side of, or, in the case of rail transit cars, in between any public passenger vehicle owned, operated, or controlled by WMATA or the County while said public passenger vehicle is in regular route service, contract service, or community-type service without the express written consent of WMATA or the County.

(CB-5-1975; CB-78-1986)