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It is an offence to travel on
the public transport in NSW without a valid ticket for the journey you
are undertaking or on a concession ticket when you are not in
possession of a concession card. It is your responsibility to ensure
that the ticket you purchase is the correct ticket for your journey and
to carry your concession card at all times when travelling.
Transport staff and police have the right to request to see your ticket and concession card at any time. Tough on-the-spot fines will be issued to people caught evading fares or engaging in anti-social behaviour on trains, buses and ferries on the Transport for NSW network.
State Transit Revenue Protection Officers regularly patrol bus and ferry services and RailCorp Transit Officers regularly patrol trains and stations to ensure you have a safe and trouble-free journey. They have the authority to issue caution notices, on-the-spot fines and to request the cooperation of customers to travel in an orderly manner, without disruption to other customers.
If you are caught travelling without a valid ticket you may be issued with an on-the-spot fine of $100 on buses and ferries and $200 on trains. If you are fined you will be given an Infringement Notice with payment required within 21 days. Payment can be made to the State Debt Recovery Office by mail, online or by phoning 1300 138 118.
Customers who wish to appeal an Infringement Notice may elect to have the matter heard before a Magistrate. Instructions on how to appeal appear on the notice. Be aware that the Magistrate has the authority to increase the fine amount, up to a maximum of $550 for fare evasion, if your appeal is unsuccessful. See the tables below for examples of on-the-spot fines and maximum penalties for a range of offences.
Fines on Buses and Ferries
| Offence | On-the-spot fine | Maximum penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Fare evasion | $100 | $550 |
| Smoking | $300 | $550 |
| Offensive language, offensive behaviour or spitting | $300 | $1100 |
| Drinking alcohol | $300 | $550 |
| Blocking doors or interfering with equipment | $300 | $1100 |
| Depositing litter | $150 | $550 |
| Damaging vehicles or property through graffiti or vandalism | $200 | $550 |
| Putting feet on seats | $300 | $1100 |
| Throw object in a bus | $200 | $550 |
| Malicious damage | $300 | $1100 |
Fines on Trains
| Offence | On-the-spot-fine | Maximum penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Putting feet on train seats |
$100
|
$550
|
| Travelling without a valid ticket |
$200
|
$550
|
| Depositing litter on train, station or railway property |
$200
|
$1100
|
| Smoking under any covered station area (including covered platforms and underground stations), or on a train |
$300
|
$1100
|
| Drinking alcohol on CityRail trains/stations |
$400
|
$1100
|
| Offensive language, offensive behaviour or spitting |
$400
|
$1100
|
| Blocking train doors |
$400
|
$5500
|
| Damage or vandalise railway property |
$400
|
$2200
|
| Trespassing on railway land |
$400
|
$5500
|
