Idiots. Native born or immigrants, the people these are intended for can't read

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Why not pictographs?

Here are some of the rules, some of which you may already know because, well, you’re civilized. I particularly like the one that warns, “Sexual contact without consent is forbidden.” So if your friend is willing and you’re both feeling frisky, drop those trou and go at it?

REQUIRED

PAY YOUR FARE
Pay as you get on the bus or be prepared to show proof of having paid the correct fare on a METRO line. If you don’t, you risk being issued a citation. You can pay with a Go-To Card, a Metro Transit app ticket. or cash. If paying the fare is a burden, you may qualify for $1 rides through the Transit Assistance Program.

WEAR SHIRTS, BOTTOMS, AND SHOES
Just like in stores and other businesses, customers without proper attire will be refused service.

ONE FARE = ONE SEAT
Your bag belongs on your lap, not taking up the seat next to you.

DRINKS MUST BE COVERED
You’re welcome to bring your morning coffee with you. Just make sure it’s in a container with a sealed lid – and take the container off with you when you leave.

ANIMALS MUST BE KEPT IN A CARRIER
Pets are welcome on buses and trains as long as they are kept in animal carriers. Service animals are exempt.

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

Interfering with the operator / movement of vehicle
Do not bother the operator or hold up vehicles. They’re trying to get you to your destination safely and on time. This includes holding doors open on trains.

Vandalizing / littering
Respect your bus stop, station, bus, or train by putting your garbage in appropriate containers. Vandals who are caught damaging transit property can be arrested.

Disorderly conduct

Smoking / vaping / illegal drug use
It’s illegal and simply not allowed – onboard or at stops and stations – including e-cigarettes. If you must smoke, leave the bus shelter or platform area.

Threatening / spitting on others
This applies to your behavior with transit personnel as well as with fellow riders.

Drinking alcohol

Pooping or peeing
Transit property is not a public restroom.

Sexual assault
Sexual contact without consent is forbidden.

Sexual or discriminatory harassment
Do not harass anyone while waiting for or riding transit.

Phone calls or music played on speaker
If you talk on a phone, be mindful of your language, keep your voice low, and your call brief. Listen to your music but don’t share it with others; please use headphones!

Soliciting / Gambling / Panhandling / Loitering
All of these activities are prohibited onboard buses and trains as well as at stops and stations.

Riding bikes / skating / skateboarding
Especially on METRO station platforms.

Vulgar language
Using profanity or derogatory statements is not tolerated on buses or trains or at any transit facility.

only with consent of both parties