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TriMet – Fare Evasion Penalty Alternatives - Legal Services

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Group Legal Services
Category Legal Services
Name TriMet – Fare Evasion Penalty Alternatives
Provider Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon

Description

For fare evasion citations only riders can resolve those citations with TriMet within 90 days by paying a fine, preforming community service, or enrolling in their Honored Citizens reduced fare program.

Tiered Fines First offense: $75; Second offense: $100; Third offense: $150; Fourth offense and beyond: $175 (no reduction).

Community Service First offense: 4 hours; Second offense: 7 hours; Third offense: 12 hours; Fourth offense and beyond: 15 hours.

Honored Citizen program enrollment TriMet will waive the fare evasion citation if an adult rider meets ALL of the following criteria: Eligible for, but not enrolled in, TriMet’s Honored Citizen reduced fare program based on low income, age 65+, Medicare beneficiary or a mental or physical disability; Successfully enroll in the Honored Citizen program within 90 days; Load a minimum of $10 on a reloadable Hop Fastpass™ fare card within 90 days.


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