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Part of “Disorderly Conduct” in Transit Facilities – Transit Authority Rule 1050.7 (this is a violation):

Behavior that is not allowed:

c) Sleeping or dozing in a manner that may be hazardous to others, to their comfort, or to the operation of the transit system

j) Occupying more than one seat in a train or station, or lying on the floor or stairway, or blocking free movement in a station or on a train

SITTING/SLEEPING IN TRANSIT FACILITIES

Part of “Loitering” generally – NY Penal Code §240.35 (this is a violation):

Behavior that is not allowed:


7) loitering or sleeping in transit facility and being unable to satisfactorily explain presence

*It is NOT illegal to sleep sitting up on a train or bus