Thread: Fare evasion
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Old February 19th 07, 02:39 PM
Michelle Michelle is offline
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Default Fare evasion

I was caught using someone elses freedom pass instead of my own oyster on London Underground. My details were taken but I wasn't given an on the spot fine. I was told that I could be cautioned or prosecuted. How long does it take before I hear from them? In what cases are people more likely to be prosecuted as opposed to being cautioned? Do they look for CCTV evidence and use the history of travel on the freedom pass as evidence against you? I've also read that you could go to prison and have a criminal record, how likely is this? What happens if you're taken to court? I don't know what to do, I'm absolutely terrfied of what could happen to me. Any answers or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.