Deucey Posted September 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2020 https://www.metro-magazine.com/10124776/san-diego-mts-launches-new-reduced-fine-process The Fare Enforcement Diversion Program will offer reduced fines, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window. Reduced fines/more payment locations: Citations will be reduced to $25. A person will have 120 days to pay the fine to MTS in-person at the Transit Store or by mail. Community service option: An option of providing three hours of community service in lieu of payment will also be included in the new policy. Community service can be done through the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Homeless Court Program Provider (e.g. Father Joe’s Villages). MTS is currently working to add more community service locations during the pilot period. Limited appeal window: Passengers will also have the option of appealing the fare violation within 15 days of the citation if they can demonstrate they have been wrongly ticketed, (ex: no fare due to a malfunctioning ticket vending machine). Civil Process: During the pilot, only citations that are not paid within 120 will proceed to criminal courts where substantial fees may be added to the fines ($177.50 or more). In pre-COVID-19 times, approximately 33% of the MTS annual budget ($100 million) relied on fare revenue. Fare revenue is a critical component to maintaining high levels of service for San Diego residents, workers, and students. MTS always requires that riders purchase a fare before riding. People on board MTS Trolleys or buses without a fare will be given an opportunity to deboard and purchase a fare. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R10 2952 Posted September 3, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) The bigger question IMO is whether the fine will still appear on their records; it's stupid when people are forced to get disposition letters from the TAB for one-time misdemeanors that happened when the were underage... happened to me back in the day and followed me around for several years- completely unnecessary for people to be dragged through the mud like that over a minor indiscretion. Edited September 3, 2020 by R10 2952 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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