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.