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Transperth Transit Officers / CSO Powers & Infrigements

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Hi,

Could someone point me in the right direction of the fines available to be issued under the Transit Officer / Customer Service?

I've visited the Transperth Website and found the common use, but does anyone else have a complete list available?

The only reason I ask is today I witnessed a CSO telling a guy off for holding the doors open while his partner entered the train and heard him say that it is a $200 fine for doing so.

Can someone push me in the right direction, or tell me which fine this would come under?

Thanks,


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PTA Regulations 7(b) Interfere with a mechanism or device on conveyance = $200 fine
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observer wrote:PTA Regulations 7(b) Interfere with a mechanism or device on conveyance = $200 fine
Thanks, would this only be enforced by Transit Officers, or does the CSO have powers?
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It would depend on wether the CSO has been gazetted as an 'Authorised Officer/Person' under that Act. The only way to tell would be to find out their name and search the Government Gazette...
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holden5541 wrote:It would depend on wether the CSO has been gazetted as an 'Authorised Officer/Person' under that Act. The only way to tell would be to find out their name and search the Government Gazette...
Does the act specify that the appointment has to be Gazetted though? Most act's you dont need to be - you just need a signed appointment by the relevant person (CEO etc).
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They're "Authorised Persons" as signed off by the CEO.
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Public Transport Authority Regulations 2003

6. Using a public passenger transport service without a valid ticket
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

7. Interference with property
Modified penalty: $200.
Penalty: $2 000.

8. Travelling on part of conveyance not intended for conveyance of passengers
Modified penalty: $200.
Penalty: $2 000.

9. Entering or leaving a conveyance other than through a door
Modified penalty: $200.
Penalty: $2 000.

10. No standing allowed in certain areas on a conveyance
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

11. Smoking prohibited
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

12. Consumption of alcohol
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

13. Nuisance
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

14. Begging and busking prohibited
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

15. Damage to a conveyance or facility
Modified penalty: $200.
Penalty: $2 000.

16. Audible devices
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

17. Selling things or services or distributing handbills etc. prohibited
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

18. Food and drink
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

19. Feet not to be placed on seats
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

20. Luggage not to obstruct or endanger passengers
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

21. Possessing certain things prohibited
(a) an explosive;
(b) a syringe other than a syringe for the administration by or for a person of a medication obtained by prescription;
(c) a firearm;
(d) a controlled weapon or prohibited weapon within the meaning of those terms in section 3 of the Weapons Act 1999;
(e) a tool, device, substance or apparatus that is capable of being used to create graffiti or mark property.
Modified penalty applicable to paragraphs (a) to (d): $200.
Modified penalty applicable to paragraph (e): $100.
Penalty applicable to paragraphs (a) to (d): $2 000.
Penalty applicable to paragraph (e): $500.

22. Goods likely to spill, stain, or damage a conveyance
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

23. Persons to stay inside conveyance
Modified penalty: $100.
Penalty: $500.

37. Crossings by traction engines and large vehicles
Modified penalty: $400.
Penalty: $2 000.

38. Sewage etc.
Modified penalty: $400.
Penalty: $2 000.

39. Animals
Modified penalty: $400.
Penalty: $2 000.

40. Obstructing an authorised person
Modified penalty: $200.
Penalty: $1 000.

42. Failure to comply with refusal of travel
Modified penalty: $200.
Penalty: $2 000.

These are just to name a few ;)
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