A pregnant woman got trouble while she was using the Metro Paris. She was given a 60-euro fine walking the wrong way a station platform. Sixty euros is $74. The woman said she took a shortcut because she wanted to save some time her journey. However, inspectors Concorde station caught her and immediately fined her. A spokesman the Paris Metro told the AFP news agency that the woman correctly got a fine for not following the rules. He said the rules were there to control the flow people so everyone can get to trains or out of stations more quickly. He added that the "walk this way" systems are clearly marked easy-to-see signs in the stations.
The incident has got lots people talking social media. Many users are angry that a pregnant woman was fined because she didn't want to walk a long way. A spokesman a passenger group said the fine was "completely stupid" and that the rules needed to change. A woman social media complained a similar story. She said: "I was the only person the corridor when they stopped me. It's unacceptable." The Metro responded to complaints with a message that read: "I am sorry that this situation surprises you, but these are the current regulations. the same way that if a car drives a prohibited area, the car's driver (who is breaking the law) receives a fine."
