California Bill Would Ease Penalties On Young Transit Fare Evaders

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — California youth who are 18 years old or younger might soon avoid criminal charges when they skip out on their public transit fare.
They will not get away scot-free if they are caught, according to a new bill sitting on the governor’s desk.
Sacramento’s Regional Transit system relies on an honor system, and it becomes an inviting environment for fare evaders.
Sacramento Police Captain Norm Leong says fare evasion is “anywhere between five to