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Singapore introduces fines for loud phone music on buses, threatening high penalties
Singapore has implemented fines of nearly 350 euros for passengers playing loud music or speaking loudly via speakerphone on buses. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that penalties can reach up to 3500 euros if safety is compromised, marking an official government policy against disruptive behavior such as placing feet on seats, eating, or littering. This enforcement aligns with Singapore's strict regulations on public hygiene and order, including bans on spitting, smoking in many areas, and the restricted sale of chewing gum since 1992. The article also references a previous case where a French man faced significant fines and potential imprisonment for licking a straw from a juice dispenser.
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