The official fine and fee discount guide from The Financial Justice Project, housed in the San Francisco Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector
Can't afford to pay your BART proof of payment citation?
If you were 18 or older when you received a Proof of Payment Citation, you can have your citation dismissed by performing 5 hours of community service at an organization of your choice.
Click below to learn how to apply!
Step 1: Request community service and select the organization where you will volunteer
Note: Participants must complete community service and submit verification form within 8 weeks of citation date.
To request community service and select the organization where you will volunteer, request and complete the Community Service Work Waiver of Liability form, available at: citationprocessingcenter.com
Step 2: Complete your 5 hours of community service and submit verification to BART
After completing your 5 hours of community service, submit the verification form by mail or in-person to BART Police Department within 8 weeks from the date of the citation.
For more information, please go to https://www.bart.gov/about/police/proofofpayment. For more detailed instructions, go to https://bit.ly/bartcitations
Forms may be submitted by mail to:
BART Police
101 8th Street
Oakland, CA 94607