Germany does not play around with fare evaders. The checkers will enter the train and check your validated ticket. If you do not pay they will fine you on the s

Germany does not play around with fare evaders. The checkers will enter the train and check your validated ticket. If you do not pay they will fine you on the spot Houston, Texas is like that. I got checked four times in three days. I saw non-paying people get fined on the spot. From what I could hear, it was $75.