The worst way to lose money is probably through fines. Be it a careless mistake or a reckless moment, there is zero possibility of getting your money back.

To protect your pockets from silly mistakes, here are the most common everyday fines in Singapore you need to be aware of:

Many sagas of eating on trains have made it onto the Straits Times the past couple of years. If a lady who ate a sweet to relieve her motion sickness could get fined $30, we know not to mess around.

Getting caught eating or drinking on the train will get you up to a $500 fine.

Don’t poke that straw into your Koi.