Virginia Code § 18.2-160.1 prohibits boarding or riding transportation district trains without paying the required fare, using invalid tickets, or using counterfeit tickets to evade payment. Violations can result in civil penalties of $100 or criminal charges for using fraudulent tickets. The law aims to enforce proper fare payment and prevent fare evasion on district trains.
Boarding or riding a train without paying the fare, using an invalid ticket outside the designated zone, or using a counterfeit ticket to evade fare payment.
You may be subject to a civil penalty of $100 or, in cases of using fraudulent tickets, criminal charges such as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
No, it specifically applies to trains operated by or under contract with transportation districts created under the Transportation District Act of 1964.
Yes, using an invalid or counterfeit ticket intentionally or knowingly can lead to penalties, but accidental misuse may be addressed differently depending on circumstances.