The BART board of directors approved the ordinances last night. Once you are within BART's paid areas and on trains, you have to have proof of payment. That means either a valid ticket or Clipper card. BART police officers and community service officers will be the ones doing the asking.
If you don't have it, the first two times it's a $75 fine for adults and a $55 fine for minors. If you get more than two citations within a year, it becomes a criminal citation fine, not to exceed $250.
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BART estimates fare evaders cost the system $15 million to $25 million a year.
A community service option will be available for all juveniles and some adults, depending on income level.
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