Singaporeans were left gobsmacked last week when they learned that a student was fined $400 last August for using the power socket in the train station to charge her phone.

A list of the various offences (originally from The Rapid Transit Systems Regulation [PDF]).

As apparent from this list, the number and types of offences one can commit in SMRT's view is boundless.

Therefore, other offences such as cooking on the train and buying all the train tickets to prevent other commuters from getting their hands on any should also be included. Soon.

Regulators, please take note.

Therefore, here are some plausible-sounding explanations why some of the violations listed are completely justified:

1. Misuse of escalator or travelator: Fine $500

How does one actually misuse an escalator? Fornicate with it?

No, of course not. One may be tempted to use the escalator or travelator for equestrian sports, the X Games or Parkour.

We need to prevent these kinds of things from happening because we are starting to become a society that takes its chances.

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2. Sewage, etc., placed on railway premises: Fine $1,000

The first question is: How? The second question is: Why?

Of course, some people will definitely have the urge to run onto the tracks to relieve themselves. In full view of everyone.

These days, they have approximately five minutes to do so considering that train frequencies have improved as they arrive at shorter intervals.

Some people indeed enjoy living life dangerously.

3. Trespass: Fine $500

This is a highly possible violation. Especially if you are into ninja arts.

Or you don't have your EZ-Link card with you and try to sneak your way around.

4. Throwing missiles, etc: Fine $5,000

Why not throwing rocks? Or throwing hot beverage?

Well, in the minds of regulators, in Singapore missiles are more easily available, acquired and thrown around than a girl's tantrum.

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5. Wrongfully entering certain areas of train: Fine $500

The scenario where people barge in from anywhere sounds highly plausible.

Because these days, SMRT has been unintentionally keeping people in and people will do anything to get out sometimes.

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6. Causing nuisance: Fine $500

Given the fast-paced, overcrowded environment these days, this rule is reasonable.

People get a bit wonky, and it's really a matter of degree. Some people are just a bigger nuisance than the rest of us.

7. Causing obstruction and danger: Fine $5,000

Look at this crowd. Everyone is guilty of this these days.

Wonder why.

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8. Entering or remaining in train when it is full: Fine $500

Yes, when the train is full, everyone must disembark and sulk. And let the train ride away empty.

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