Regional transit authorities (RTAs) are authorized to set fines and penalties for certain civil infractions, including:

• failure to pay the required fare;
• failure to display proof of payment when requested to do so by an authorized RTA employee; and
• failure to leave a facility when requested to do so by an individual authorized to monitor fare payment.

Fines established by an RTA may not exceed the amount established in statute for a class 1 civil infraction, which is currently $250, before the addition of any statutory assessments.  Civil infractions established by an RTA may be heard by either a district or municipal court.

An RTA is allowed to establish an alternative fare enforcement system that allows for the issuance of notices of violation, resolution of notices of violation, and appeals, in addition to or as a replacement for the current civil infraction system.

The fines associated with notices of violation are limited to the same maximum amount allowed for civil infractions.