Rules of the Ferry

Here are the official rules of conduct for the Staten Island Ferry. I see violations of these rules on a daily basis. I'll keep a record of how many I see broken over the next week, and will type up a report. Y'all better behave.

1. No disorderly conduct or behavior that may be deemed unsafe or disruptive.
2. No littering - place all trash and garbage in the receptacles provided.
3. No spitting or creating of any other unsanitary condition.
4. Feeding of any animal within the ferry terminals and vessels is prohibited.
5. Lying down on seats and benches within the terminals and vessels is prohibited.
6. Smoking is prohibited onboard the vessels and within all enclosed spaces within the terminals. Smoking is allowed only in designated open areas within the terminal premises.
7. Distribution or posting of any literature or advertisements without a NYC DOT permit is prohibited.
8. Carrying of firearms or weapons within the terminals or on the ferries is prohibited.
9. No person shall skateboard, roller skate or ride a bicycle, scooter or any other vehicle or device (except a wheelchair required for transit) on or through any part of the terminals or ferries. Bicycles and non-motorized scooters must be walked through the terminals and ferries and board the vessel via the lower level.
10. Commercial use of video, photography or audio recording equipment without a NYC DOT permit is prohibited.
11. Playing any audible device without the use of earphones is prohibited. Audible devices include but are not limited to radios, game devices and audio/video playback devices.
12. Pets, other than service animals as defined by the American with Disabilities Act, are not allowed in the facilities and/or on the ferry boats, unless they are caged and/or muzzled.
13. Destruction, graffiti or marking of any facility or vessel is prohibited.
14. During an emergency all passengers shall follow the direction of NYC DOT facility personnel or vessel crew members.

After a week of observation, I'll propose a new set of rules that are more current, respecting your and your fellow passengers' right to a fun and safe ferry ride.