Maybe we accidentally forget to touch on or off, or maybe our phone battery dies, and we're unable to top up our myki card before boarding. 'gtm.start': You dont have to touch on or off if you travel on a tram entirely within the Free Tram Zone which covers Melbournes CBD and Docklands. "A lot of people have been bluffed into paying $75 on the spot instead of going to court," Mr Burnside said. When they read out your charge, ask for a sentence indication. You can then use your phone to touch on and off. Save this one in your phones, pals. However, if you touch on after 6 p.m., the 2-hour fare applies until 3 a.m. the next day. var d = document, Monetary compensation for poor service delivery can only be claimed if you have travelled for 10 or more days with a Myki Pass that is for 28 days or longer. .postid-1764461 .panel-signup { } if(document.links[t].hasAttribute('onClick') == false) { Useful tips to know if you receive a myki fine and where to find help. Mr Burnside cited several cases, where fines had been withdrawn in court, once a commuter requested a service record of a myki machine and CCTV footage. The following are some risks and benefits of each choice: from your nearest community legal centre, Homeless Law or Victoria Legal Aid before taking any action on the fine. } When caught by an authorized officer, you are charged with on-the-spot penalty fare of $75. Today marks the launch of a handy new website aimed at guiding travellers through the process of receiving a Myki fine, letting you know your rights every step of the way (because youre absolutely not going to prise that information out of the YOU-ARE-NOT-POLICE-OFFICERS-AND-NEVER-WILL-BE knuckleheadstrying desperately to get you to fork over your cash. You might suggest to the officer that the machine could be faulty, but that does not bode well. We asked PTV to make changes to the relevant hardware and software which will make this less likely to occur. Absolutely. They are valid on weekends, but only in the zones youve paid for. If you get a fine, you could challenge it and say it's your first time, just moved from interstate etc. Welcome to our city and sorry for our transit cops being the dicks they have always been. This website is intended only to provide only a summary and general overview of the options available when you receive a Myki fine. As you travel you touch on and touch off, and the system will debit your Myki card as you go. Here's What You Need to Know About Bunnings' Updated Price Beat Policy, How one phone call cost this woman her entire $30,000 inheritance, You won't believe the treasure this NSW swimmer uncovered in the ocean. Picture the most confusing, inane Zoom classroom youve ever experienced. Slim and lightweight with a flip design. . Melbournes much maligned touch on/touch off (sometimes, not always) ticketing system continues to operate in the city, despite all empirical evidence suggesting that its fully cooked. Opportunities for buying and topping up cards are still too limited, especially for tram and bus users. function external_links_in_new_windows_load(func) If you're telling them you're no longer there, then of course they're going to want proof of your new address (just like the police would). However, if you top up your card using the Myki web site, and do not collect that money onto your card (e.g. padding-left: 16px; Mobile Myki is a way of paying Myki fares using a mobile phone. Multi-Function: Features several card slots and one side pocket in the cover which is quite handy for daily use with your bank cards, myki, Medicare card, ID card, money, etc. The good news is years ago we had a bunch of good lawyers challenge the on the spot fine. The officer strongly advises you pay the $75 on-the-spot fine, or risk having to pay a $223 fine. //