Initial-Tradition-55 t1_izx60x9 wrote on December 12, 2022 at 2:46 PM

This happened to me multiple times. Usually Grove St, I've tried reaching out to get reimbursed but they weren't helpful at all. I would just jump the turnstile at that point

HappyArtichoke7729 t1_izzoka1 wrote on December 13, 2022 at 12:49 AM

Jumping isn't stealing if you actually paid.

flapjack212 t1_j01o753 wrote on December 13, 2022 at 1:03 PM

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...

HappyArtichoke7729 t1_j01uq7n wrote on December 13, 2022 at 1:58 PM

You don't have to prove innocence, they have to prove guilt.

edgertor t1_j00fh4s wrote on December 13, 2022 at 4:15 AM

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

HappyArtichoke7729 t1_j00lwgm wrote on December 13, 2022 at 5:15 AM

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