David's encounter unfolded on Sunday when he was chatting with his sister at the station. An SNCF employee informed him he would incur a €150 fine unless he ended the call. He argues the fine was later escalated to €200 since he did not pay it immediately. He is now seeking legal representation to contest this penalty.
SNCF has confirmed the incident, noting that their security personnel, who manage order in stations and trains, issued the fine. They reported an escalating situation, contrary to David’s claim that he initially thought it was a joke and hung up when informed of the penalty.
Despite the lack of explicit national laws against using loudspeakers in public venues, noise control regulations exist. The French Transport Code allows fines for those who create disturbances with sound devices in public transport areas.
Public sentiment leans heavily against loudphone use in shared spaces. A recent YouGov survey found that 86% of Britons found speakerphone usage unacceptable in public, reflective of attitudes seen globally. Various countries have begun to implement strategies like quiet zones on trains to foster respectful travel environments.
Train etiquette in places like Japan and South Korea emphasizes silence, discouraging telephone conversations and mandating silent phone modes to maintain a peaceful atmosphere for all passengers. The debate over public phone etiquette continues, as David's case amplifies discussions on personal responsibility in shared spaces.
SNCF has confirmed the incident, noting that their security personnel, who manage order in stations and trains, issued the fine. They reported an escalating situation, contrary to David’s claim that he initially thought it was a joke and hung up when informed of the penalty.
Despite the lack of explicit national laws against using loudspeakers in public venues, noise control regulations exist. The French Transport Code allows fines for those who create disturbances with sound devices in public transport areas.
Public sentiment leans heavily against loudphone use in shared spaces. A recent YouGov survey found that 86% of Britons found speakerphone usage unacceptable in public, reflective of attitudes seen globally. Various countries have begun to implement strategies like quiet zones on trains to foster respectful travel environments.
Train etiquette in places like Japan and South Korea emphasizes silence, discouraging telephone conversations and mandating silent phone modes to maintain a peaceful atmosphere for all passengers. The debate over public phone etiquette continues, as David's case amplifies discussions on personal responsibility in shared spaces.
