Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses and trains

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses 2 days ago Share Save Becky Morton Political reporter Share Save Getty Images The Liberal Democrats are calling for fines of up to £1,000 for "headphone dodgers" who play loud music and videos on public transport. Current railway byelaws already ban many forms of anti-social behaviour on trains and at stations, including using equipment to produce sound without permission if this annoys others. However, the Lib Dems want to change the law to explicitly ban playing music and videos out loud from a phone on trains and buses in England.

A Department for Transport spokesperson said: "There are already strict rules in place to prevent anti-social behaviour on public transport, including possible fines of up to £1,000." The government is also introducing further measures to tackle anti-social behaviour on buses, including mandatory training for staff on how to respond to incidents. The idea has cross-party support, with some Labour and Tory MPs previously suggesting similar measures.



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