⚖ Violation Reference
Feet on Subway Seat
MTA Rules of Conduct § 1050.7(j) · Transit
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Overview
Placing feet, shoes, or legs on a subway seat. One of the most common Transit Bureau summons. Officers may issue a verbal warning first, though they are not required to. MTA Rule 1050.7 prohibits any conduct that unnecessarily occupies a seat.
Fine Range
$50
Surcharge
$88 if criminal summons issued
How to Contest
- Contest at OATH if civil
- Challenge whether feet were actually on a seat vs. floor/pole area
Common Defenses
- Feet were on the floor, not the seat
- Seat was unoccupied and officer failed to warn first
- Medical condition requiring leg elevation
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