Fines on UZ trains: what can you be fined for on the railroad?

When traveling by train, not all passengers are aware that breaking the rules can result in a hefty fine. Find out what exactly passengers can be fined for while traveling by rail and how to avoid punishment

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Traveling by rail is a convenient and affordable way to get around, used by thousands of Ukrainians every day. However, not all passengers are aware that even a minor violation of the rules can result in not only a warning but also a real fine. According to Ukrainian law, fines can reach several hundred hryvnias.

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The main reasons for fines on the railroad are

1. Damage to property on trains

According to Article 110 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Ukraine (CAO), a fine of UAH 170 to 510 is imposed for damaging the internal equipment of passenger cars or damaging the glass of locomotives and cars. This can apply to any actions that lead to material damage, from writing on the walls to breaking furniture.

2. Smoking in unauthorized places

Smoking in cars, including in the vestibules of suburban trains, as well as in local and long-distance trains outside designated areas, is punishable by a fine of UAH 85-340 or a warning. The same applies to violations in subways.

3. Dangerous behavior on the tracks and in the train

Article 109 of the Code of Administrative Offenses provides for a number of fines for safety violations:

Unauthorized travel in freight trains, jumping from a train while it is in motion, traveling on footrests or roofs - from 119 to 255 hryvnias.

Damage to railroad facilities and tracks - from 170 to 510 hryvnias for citizens and up to 1,020 hryvnias for officials.

Walking on the tracks in the wrong places, as well as throwing garbage out of the cars - a warning or a fine of UAH 34-170.

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4. Putting objects on the rails

This is a serious offense that can affect train safety. Such actions are punishable by a fine of 255-680 hryvnias.

5. Violations during cattle drives

Grazing cattle near the railroad or driving them across the tracks in the wrong places can also lead to trouble:

For citizens - 170-340 UAH.

For officials - up to UAH 425.

Additional rules you should know about

▪️ Fare evasion

A passenger may be fined twenty times the fare for fare evasion. In this case, the conductor or controller has the right to drop off the offender at the nearest station.

▪️ Baggage transportation without a ticket

Every passenger is entitled to free transportation of a limited amount of hand luggage. You may also be fined for exceeding the permissible limits or carrying unchecked baggage.

▪️ Loud music, hooliganism, disorderly conduct

Such actions can be classified as disorderly conduct and are punishable by a warning or fine, and in some cases, even administrative arrest.

Rail transportation is not only convenient but also regulated. Violations of the rules for using trains and railway infrastructure are punishable by law. In order to avoid fines and not cause inconvenience to other passengers, you should follow basic rules of behavior.

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