This is the fine for those who do not wear masks on public transport

Public transport passengers who disregard the mandatory use of masks or visors, due to the covid-19 pandemic, incur a fine of between 120 and 350 euros, according to a diploma published this Saturday in Diário da República.

Decree-Law (DL) 20/2020 says that “the use of masks or visors in the use of collective passenger transport is mandatory”, stressing that non-compliance “constitutes an offense, punishable by a minimum fine” of 120 euros and a maximum of 350 euros.

The diploma, which takes effect on Sunday, May 3, also states that “the use of masks or visors is mandatory for access or permanence in spaces and commercial establishments and the provision of services, in services and buildings serving the public and in educational establishments and daycare centers by teaching and non-teaching staff. and by students over six years old “.

This obligation “is waived when, depending on the nature of the activities, its use is impracticable”, reads in the diploma.

The document warns that it is up to the people or entities, public or private, that are responsible for the respective spaces or establishments, services and public buildings or means of transport, to promote compliance with these rules.

In case of non-compliance, persons or entities “must inform users who do not wear a mask that they cannot access, remain or use the spaces, establishments or collective passenger transport and inform the authorities and security forces accordingly if users insist on not fulfill that obligation “, says the DL.