Rules of Conduct

Rules of Conduct, Prohibited Conduct
The following is an abridged version of the behaviors prohibited by STA while using STA transit vehicles and facilities.

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• Engaging in conduct prohibited by RCW 9.91.025 and/or Spokane Municipal Code 10.10.100
• Using tobacco products
• Littering or creating unsanitary conditions
  
• Dumping any material on STA property
  
• Playing radios, tapes, or CD’s except through earphones
  
• Spitting, urinating, defecating except in the proper place in a restroom
  
• Carrying gasoline, explosives, or corrosive or flammable liquids
  
• Obstructing, impeding the flow, or seriously disrupting public transportation services
  
• Disturbing others with loud or harassing behavior

• Vandalizing or destroying STA property
  
• Carrying any alcohol or controlled substances
  
• Consuming alcoholic beverages without a state or local liquor license and authorized by STA
  
• Carrying firearms or weapons of any type (unless otherwise authorized by law)
  
• Throwing an object at an STA vehicle or property
  
• Allowing an animal to run at large or sit on a seat
  
• Roller-skating, rollerblading, or skateboarding
  
• Riding bicycles (or other cycles) except where vehicle travel is permitted
  
• Parking on STA property unless authorized by STA
  
• Occupying any roadway or location restricted for use by STA vehicles only
  
• Eating on STA vehicles or in other prohibited locations
  
• Drinking beverages on STA vehicles (except in designated containers)
  
• Using a public address system or other sound amplifying device
  
• Sitting or lying on floors, or sidewalks on STA property
  
• Sleeping or storing personal property on benches and floors in STA facilities
  
• Entering nonpublic areas of STA facilities
  
• Remaining in an area reserved for senior citizens or people who are disabled
  
• Entering STA vehicles or property without wearing a shirt and shoes
  
• Engaging in commercial activities
  
• Engaging in public communication except as authorized by STA
  
• Engaging in a special event on STA property, except as authorized by STA
  
• Committing an act that tends to create a breach of the peace
  
• Engaging in sexual activity on STA vehicles or property
  
• Gambling while on STA vehicles or property
  
• Using STA vehicles or properties for nontransit-related activities
  
• Entering STA vehicles or facilities when unable to care for oneself
  
• Extending an object or body part through an STA vehicle door or window
  
• Hanging on a stanchion with feet off the floor
  
• Engaging in sports activity
  
• Failing to pay the correct fare
  
• Lying to be eligible for a pass or program
  
• Falsely claiming to be a transit employee
  
• Refusing to allow proper securement of a wheelchair
  
• Refusing to use proper restraints/seatbelts on paratransit vans
  
• Tampering with equipment
  
• Violating paratransit’s no-show policy
  
• Not complying with the Paratransit Rider Handbook procedures
  
• Violating an exclusion order
  
• Violating any federal, state, or municipal civil or criminal law
  

Points of Courtesy
1. Animals (except service animals) must be in a carrier that fits under the seat or on your lap
2. Non-collapsible strollers, baby buggies and carts block the aisle and therefore must be prohibited. Collapse strollers or carts before boarding the bus
3. The center aisle of the bus must be kept clear at all times
4. Bicycles are allowed only on the racks in front of the bus for transport
5. Please respect your fellow riders

To view the complete text of the Rules of Conduct click here or contact:

Spokane Transit Authority

C/O Clerk of the Authority
1230 W Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201

Alternative formats of the Rules of Conduct will be produced upon request for people with disabilities.