Targeted Mobile Enforcement Team

Responding to intelligence reports, crime statistics and complaints received from the public, the Metro Vancouver Transit Police Targeted Mobile Enforcement Team (TMET) works in partnership with jurisdictional police departments and public safety agencies to provide enforcement on and near the transit system. TMET provides strategic, project-driven enforcement of provincial statutes, TransLink bylaws, and the Criminal Code, to help ensure seamless policing across Metro Vancouver.

Whether responding to concerns about pedestrian safety at a transit hub, lane changes that increase the chance of collision due to vehicles parked in bus lanes, or removing impaired drivers from the road during road blocks on TransLink bridges, TMET is driven by its core focus on increasing public safety.

Useful Links

Transit Tariff – TransLink Bylaws

Transit Conduct and Safety Regulation

TransLink Rules and Regulations

TransLink Fare Infraction Tickets

BC Provincial Violation Tickets

Criminal Code of Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I pay the fine I was issued?

Any ticket that was issued to you by a Transit Police officer can be paid at any Motor Vehicle Branch in British Columbia. Find a location near you.

How can I dispute my ticket?

I lost my ticket. How can I get information about the fine amount, how to dispute it, etc?

Information about Fare Infraction Tickets – issued for not producing valid fare on transit
Information about Provincial Violation Tickets – issued for a range of offences such as those covered by the Transit Conduct and Safety Regulation

Where can I learn more about the terms of use for my U-Pass?

Information about the U-Pass program

How can I report an ongoing problem that I would like TMET to respond to?

Please fill out the contact form on our website, detailing the specific location, and the approximate dates and times that you’ve seen the issue. Be sure to include the nature of the offence that needs enforcement, such as bus lane violations, unsafe driving near a transit hub, or misuse of fare gates.

When the officer gave me a fine, they also took away my Compass Card. Is that allowed?

Yes. If you use a Compass Card in a way that violates the Transit Tariff, it will be seized and not returned. This can include using a U-Pass that was not issued to you, or using a Concession fare when you don’t meet the eligibility requirements.

If I used a debit or credit card to tap in on the transit system, how can I prove that I paid if I’m checked?

Officers can confirm payment by entering the last four digits of your card into TransLink’s Fare Inspection App if the card was used to tap into the transit system. (Note: officers do not have access to any personal or financial information when checking your card)

I have a U-Pass and got asked to show ID, but nobody else had to show ID. Why are you making students take extra steps?

Each U-Pass is issued to a specific person, so identity needs to be verified. You must therefore always have your student ID ready to show, along with your U-Pass, when fare is being checked. The only passes that are transferable are adult passes and a concession pass (only if concession eligibility requirements are met).