Virginia law authorizes transit agencies owned or operated by government entities to appoint fare enforcement inspectors. These inspectors can request proof of fare payment, issue civil summons for violations, and assist with crowd control, but are not law enforcement officers. The law emphasizes the inspectors' limited powers and their authority across the state where transit services are provided.
Transit agencies owned or operated by government entities in Virginia can appoint fare enforcement inspectors, who do not need to be law enforcement officers.
They can request proof of fare payment, inspect it for validity, issue civil summons for violations, and assist with crowd control and safety duties.
No, they are not law enforcement officers and do not have arrest powers. They can issue civil summons but cannot make arrests.
They can exercise their powers anywhere in Virginia where the transit agency they serve operates transit services.