Transit Rules of Conduct

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) strives to provide a safe, comfortable commute for all transit customers and all RTC transit passengers are asked to adhere to the RTC customer code below.

As a rider on the RTC transit system, I will:

• Wear a shirt and shoes at all times;
• Have exact change ready as the driver cannot make change;
• Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus and have all drinks and food contained in spill-proof containers;
• Use electronic devices, such as a radio or walkman only with headphones as long as the sound is not audible to others;
• Not distract the driver and stay behind the yellow line while the bus is in motion;
• Yield the seats in front of the vehicle for senior and disabled customers;
• Not bring on board pets or animals with the exception of service animals which are trained to assist individuals with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
• Stay clear of doorways and stairwells;
• Refrain from fighting, using vulgar or offensive language, pushing, shouting or participating in rough behavior;
• Remove children from strollers and fold down strollers;
• Not smoke on the bus;
• Not bring on board the bus certain restricted items including used gasoline cans, car batteries, skateboards, scooters and skates (unless placed in a bag or container with wheels covered), tires or any object too large to fit between passenger seats;
• Not bring on the bus any cart that cannot be folded or put between the seats; and
• Keep aisle clear of grocery bags or other packages.

NEVADA STATE LAWS ON BUS CONDUCT:
Under Nevada Revised Statute 200.471, a person who commits an assault upon a transit operator with a deadly weapon or presents the ability to use a deadly weapon is subject to imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than one (1) year and a maximum term of not more than six (6) years, or a fine of not more than $5,000, or both fine and imprisonment.

Under Nevada Revised Statute 200.481, a person who commits a battery upon a transit operator is subject to imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than two (2) years and a maximum term of not more than ten (10) years, a fine of not more than $10,000, or both fine and imprisonment.

We appreciate your cooperation to help make everyone’s RTC riding experience a pleasant one.