Richard J. wrote:
Michael Hoffman wrote:
Richard J. wrote:

But that old post of mine that you discovered (full marks for
detective work!) was sent in October 2005, and the bit about the
lack of advice from TfL is no longer true. Since September 2006,
the TfL fares leaflets have included advice to check for the green
light. The January 2007 edition says "Please check for the green
light when you touch in and/or out to ensure that your Oyster card
has been validated. Failure to touch in and/or out may result in
a penalty fare or you being prosecuted."

Is everyone supposed to read the small print in the fares leaflet
every year?

TfL, much to their credit, don't do small print. Their document design
standards forbid text in leaflets smaller than 12-point, with exceptions
only where unavoidable (e.g. the pocket Tube map).

That's still small compared to the massive advertising campaigns when
other bits of advice about Oyster have changed.
--
Michael Hoffman