Code of Virginia - Title 18.2 Crimes And Offenses Generally - Section 18.2-160.1 Boarding transportation district train without payment of fare

§ 18.2-160.1. Boarding transportation district train without payment of fare

It shall be unlawful for any person to board or ride a train operated by or under contract with a transportation district created pursuant to Chapter 45 (§ 15.2-4500 et seq.) of Title 15.2 when such person has failed or refused to pay the posted fare published by the transportation district. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $250. A violation of this section shall be deemed to continue from the point of boarding through termination of the train's scheduled trip.

Any person who has been convicted of violating the provisions of § 18.2-160.1 shall be civilly liable to the transportation district for all costs incurred in prosecuting such person under the provisions of § 18.2-160.1. The costs shall be limited to actual expenses, including the base wage of one employee acting as a witness for the Commonwealth and suit costs, but the total costs recovered shall not exceed $250.

(1988, c. 762; 1991, c. 241.)

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