STM - About the statement of offence

The statement of offence

Security officers have powers like that of police officers. When security officers enforce by-laws, offenders risk being fined for an amount ranging from $50 to $500, depending on the type of infraction. In addition, officers can seize any object that can be used as evidence in court.

Penal proceedings are instituted by means of a statement of offence and commence at the time the statement is served.

In most cases, statements of offence are emitted in relation to these articles of by-laws R-036 and R-037

Using or attempting to use an expired or falsified fare ticket;
Hindering or holding up the free movement of passengers, namely by standing still, by wandering around or by loitering in a vehicle or metro station;
Damaging any property of the Corporation or affixing any inscription, sign, drawing or any other picture thereon.
Drinking alcoholic beverages in a metro station or vehicle;
Standing or walking along a track in a tunnel or other area… ;
Carrying a bicycle outside permitted hours;

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