Violators of US transportation mask mandate face a $250 fine and up to $1,500 for repeat offenders

People who violate US transportation mask mandate face a $250 fine and up to $1,500 for repeat offenders Violators of the federal transportation face mask requirement face a $250 fine that increases for subsequent violations, the Transportation Security Administration said Friday. By <a href="/profiles/jessie-yeung">Jessie Yeung</a>, Adam Renton, <a href="/profiles/jo-shelley">Jo Shelley</a>, <a href="/profiles/lauren-moorhouse">Lauren Said-Moorhouse</a>, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a> and Melissa Macaya, CNN CNN

Violators of the federal transportation face mask requirement face a $250 fine that increases for subsequent violations, the Transportation Security Administration said Friday.  

The fine can grow up to $1,500 for repeated violations. 

The penalties may be in addition to those imposed by operators. US airlines have taken the initiative to ban passengers who do not follow the rules, and the Federal Aviation Administration has said it will crack down on any passengers who disrupt flights of assault crew members over instructions to wear a mask. 

The order that took effect earlier this week requires masks in transportation hubs like train stations and airports, and on many commercial and public transportation networks, like trains, buses and airplanes.  

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