Re: [Melb] Fare evasion being neglected: Batchelor

[Peter <railvic@iprimus.com.au>]

John Elliott wrote:
> 
> One small problem, you could make the fare evasion cost $1000 and it would
> not deter the druggies and others. A court cannot sweeze the fine out of
> people that do not have the money.
> "Michael Hendy" <spam.sucks@bigpond.com> wrote in message
> 3AC93A22.4060301@bigpond.com">news:3AC93A22.4060301@bigpond.com...
> > By memory it's $100 for travelling on a CityRail service without a
> > ticket.....
> >
> > I've never had such a fine so I can't be sure :)
> >

That's why in the earlier posting I suggested 3 month community work for
those who cannot afford the fine.  Afterall, there are plenty of
community work available - eg. removing graffiti will be a good start.