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HappyArtichoke7729 t1_izzoka1 wrote

Reply to comment by Initial-Tradition-55 in PATH SmartLink Card Turnstile Fake Outs by DSMK2

Jumping isn't stealing if you actually paid.

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flapjack212 t1_j01o753 wrote

i am not a lawyer but this is likely correct. it is not illegal to jump over turnstile bars, the legal infraction is entering without paying.

to be clear you'll likely still get a ticket, you'll just need to go to prove your side in court...

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edgertor t1_j00fh4s wrote

i cannot see a transit cop understanding that. all they see is jumper. (this has happened to me about 5x at grove street too)

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HappyArtichoke7729 t1_j00lwgm wrote

Understandable. But then in court your guilt has to be proved, and it can't be proved if you paid.

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