BART Security and Law Enforcement 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California law, how is fare evasion on BART typically classified for a first offense?
- A felony
- A misdemeanor
- An infraction (Correct answer)
- A federal offense
Correct answer: An infraction
Under California law, fare evasion on public transit is classified as an infraction for a first offense, resulting in a civil fine rather than criminal charges.
Question 2: Which of the following items is explicitly prohibited from being brought onto BART property?
- A folding bicycle
- A trained service animal
- Explosives or flammable materials (Correct answer)
- A collapsible umbrella
Correct answer: Explosives or flammable materials
Explosives, flammable materials, and other dangerous substances are strictly prohibited on all BART property including trains and stations.
Question 3: In which year was the BART Police Department established?
- 1968
- 1972 (Correct answer)
- 1979
- 1985
Correct answer: 1972
The BART Police Department was established in 1972 when BART opened revenue service, making it one of the first dedicated transit police agencies in the United States.
Question 4: BART's surveillance camera network primarily serves to:
- Monitor train speed and mechanical performance
- Deter crime and assist law enforcement investigations (Correct answer)
- Track passenger boarding numbers for service planning
- Ensure ADA compliance at stations
Correct answer: Deter crime and assist law enforcement investigations
BART's extensive surveillance camera network is primarily used to deter criminal activity and provide video evidence to assist law enforcement investigations.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT a violation of BART's Code of Conduct?
- Smoking anywhere on BART property
- Playing a musical instrument without a permit
- Carrying a small pet in a fully enclosed carrier (Correct answer)
- Soliciting money from other passengers
Correct answer: Carrying a small pet in a fully enclosed carrier
BART permits passengers to carry small pets in fully enclosed carriers, while smoking, unpermitted busking, and solicitation are all prohibited.
Question 6: BART Police officers have jurisdiction over:
- Only the interior of BART stations
- Only BART trains while in service
- The entire BART system including stations, trains, and parking facilities (Correct answer)
- Only Alameda and Contra Costa county portions of the system
Correct answer: The entire BART system including stations, trains, and parking facilities
BART Police have full jurisdiction throughout the entire BART system, including all stations, trains, tunnels, tracks, and BART-owned parking areas.
Question 7: What is the maximum civil fine for a first-time fare evasion violation on BART?
- $50
- $100
- $250 (Correct answer)
- $500
Correct answer: $250
California law sets the maximum civil fine for a first-time fare evasion infraction on transit at $250, with higher penalties for repeat offenses.
BART Security and Law Enforcement 2
Under California law, how is fare evasion on BART typically classified for a first offense?