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Security guards and Transport Officers

Information about the powers of security guards and Transport Officers.

  • This topic covers

    This topic covers

    • The powers of security guards
    • The powers of Transport Officers employed by Transport for NSW to patrol buses, ferries and trains

Time limitAction
21 days

After you receive a fine notice to:

  • pay
  • seek a review, or
  • apply to go to court.
28 days

After you receive a fine reminder notice to:

  • pay
  • request a review, or
  • apply to go to court.

If you do nothing, your fine reminder notice will become an overdue fine.

28 days, or three months with the leave (permission) of the CourtTo appeal a Local Court decision to the District Court of NSW.

Organisation

OrganisationResponsibilities
NSW Police Force Security Licensing and Enforcement Directorate (SLED)The licensing and regulation of security guards.

Legislation

AuthorityCovers

Rail Safety National Law (NSW)

Rail Safety National Law National Regulations 2012

Passenger Transport (General) Regulation 2017

Authorises Transport Officers to give fines for offences on buses, trains, railway stations and ferries.
Security Industry Act 1997 (NSW)The law relating to the licensing and activities of security guards.

Common term​Definition
Overdue fineIssued by Revenue NSW after you've failed to pay your fine by the due date on your fine reminder notice. When an overdue fine is issued, a fee is added to the unpaid fine. The overdue fine gives you 28 days to pay in full before Revenue NSW will take further action against you.
Fine noticeA fine issued by an authorised officer, such as a police officer, council ranger, or Transport Officer.
Fine reminder noticeA reminder sent to you after the due date of your fine telling you your fine is outstanding and giving you a further 28 days to pay it or apply to go to court.
Transport OfficerA person employed by Transport NSW to patrol trains, railway stations, buses and ferries. They have power to issue cautions and fines if people break certain laws when using these services.
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Last updated: January 2024