Code of Conduct
To ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for all passengers and transit personnel, Caltrain and its Board of Directors adopted a Code of Conduct for Caltrain riders.
The full code of conduct adopted by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board is available here: Full Code of Conduct.
Prohibited Actions
By riding with us, you agree and acknowledge that prohibited actions on Caltrain include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Spitting
- Littering
- Use or sale of marijuana, tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and/or illegal drugs
- Fare evasion, misuse of tickets or passes, and unauthorized use of discounted fares
- Damage to or tampering with transit property
- Disruptive conduct, including excessive noise
- Possession of hazardous materials or weapons
- Harassment or assault of Caltrain personnel or passengers
- Public urination or defecation
- Use of recreational or personal mobility devices within facilities
- Unauthorized commercial activity
- Obstruction of movement
Violations and Penalties
Violations to any rules while on Caltrain property are subject to removal or ban from the train and/or criminal infractions. Criminal violations may result in up to five-year imprisonment, fines of up to $50,000 and/or community service; or the maximum penalty allowed by law under Penal Code Section 640, Public Utilities Code Section 99580 and/or Penal Code Section 214 ET SEQ.