International students have you had any recent encounters with a ticket inspector? Do you know what they are? Do you know your rights when dealing with them? If not then read on
Many International students travel on public transport every day and sometimes they might not have a validated ticket. i.e: no money or forgot to validate their MYKI.
Most students try to do the right thing.
The Public transport users association says that there should be better transport and cheaper MYKI.
The ticket inspectors are not the police. Like security guards in shops they are only just there to check tickets. You have the right to ask for their name and their badge and they have to produce that for you. I.e they cannot search your bags. They can only take certain stuff which is illegal.
Many International students don't understand their rights with the inspectors. Most will just jump and pay the $75 fine without considering their chances for an appeal. The system is such a bad system which is full of flaws. Many International students don't want to seek the help of their uni's legal service as they are not always confident in doing so.
Have you had an encounter with an Authorised officer latey? What sort of tips do you have for others in this sort of circumstance? Do tell us below.
Remember you can also seek advice from your University's legal service as it is free for all students.
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| At a tram stop. Image courtesy of University of Melbourne adventures |
Most students try to do the right thing.
What do ticket inspectors look like?
They can be either in uniform or plain clothes and they will have a badge.Your rights
They are there to do a job but they should give you an opportunity to validate your MYKI. They should also shout out "Checking MYKI!" at the front of the tram so that there is a warning.The Public transport users association says that there should be better transport and cheaper MYKI.
The ticket inspectors are not the police. Like security guards in shops they are only just there to check tickets. You have the right to ask for their name and their badge and they have to produce that for you. I.e they cannot search your bags. They can only take certain stuff which is illegal.
Seeking help
Many International students don't understand their rights with the inspectors. Most will just jump and pay the $75 fine without considering their chances for an appeal. The system is such a bad system which is full of flaws. Many International students don't want to seek the help of their uni's legal service as they are not always confident in doing so.
Have you had an encounter with an Authorised officer latey? What sort of tips do you have for others in this sort of circumstance? Do tell us below.
Remember you can also seek advice from your University's legal service as it is free for all students.
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