Virginia law outlines procedures for handling fare violations on transit properties, including civil trial processes if a person does not admit liability. It allows local governments to appoint fare enforcement inspectors and specifies penalties, excluding law enforcement officers performing official duties. The section also clarifies that certain penalties are governed by other laws and that some provisions have been repealed.
If you don't pay your fare and do not admit liability, your case is tried as a civil matter in general district court, where the transit authority must prove your liability by a preponderance of evidence.
Yes, local governing bodies can adopt ordinances to appoint fare enforcement inspectors and define their duties, as long as it does not conflict with state law.
No, law enforcement officers performing their official duties are exempt from penalties imposed by this section.
Part of this law has been repealed, specifically Virginia Code § 18.2-161, but the provisions regarding civil trials and appointment of inspectors remain applicable.