Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 4 March 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the measures that are in place to enforce the requirement to wear a face covering on public transport, in light of reports that a high number of passengers are not complying with this requirement.
The Scottish Government published Coronavirus (COVID-19): face covering and masks guidance which provides information on the requirement to wear face coverings (unless exempt) including enforcement measures.
Enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions is a matter for Police Scotland and any breaches of these regulations can be reported to Police Scotland directly.
The police have enforcement powers to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice of £60 (halving to £30 if paid within 28 days) if members of the public do not comply with this law without a reasonable excuse. Officers have been asked to Engage, Explain, and Encourage with Enforcement only as a last resort.
We continue to keep the regulations and guidance under regular review.