Statements of offence and fines

General fines

If you infringe upon the Regulations, you are committing an infraction and are liable to be fined $75 to $500 for a natural person or $150 to $1,000 for an artificial person, according to the provision, plus applicable fees. In the event of a repeat offence, fines will be doubled.

Statements of offence can be issued by REM operations inspectors.

You will have 30 days to pay the fine or contest the statement of offence. The time frame does not necessarily start on the date of the infraction; rather, it starts when you receive the statement, be it from the inspector, the bailiff, by registered mail or any other authorized means.

Infraction and fine examples

Here are the most common infractions and fines. To look up the fines related to any provision of the Regulations, please consult Appendix A of the Official Regulations.

Transit fares (provision 69)

Any infraction may result in a fine pursuant to the ARTM Regulations on transit fares, ranging from $150 to $500 for a natural person and $300 to $1,000 for an artificial person, plus applicable fees. In the event of a repeat offence, fines will be doubled.

Delaying the departure of rolling stock or obstructing its movement (provision 13)

Any infraction may result in a fine from $150 to $500 for a natural person and $300 to $1,000 for an artificial person, plus applicable fees. In the event of a repeat offence, fines will be doubled.

Smoking, electronic cigarettes included, or being in possession of tobacco, cannabis or any other substance that is lit or producing smoke or vapour (provision 44)

Any infraction may result in a fine from $250 to $500 for a natural person, plus applicable fees.

Drinking alcohol (provision 26)

Any infraction may result in a fine from $100 to $500 for a natural person, plus applicable fees.

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