help - SW trains penalty fares policy

[anon0]

Can anybody advise me to the South West trains policy for penalty fares/’fare dodging’.

I was stopped without a valid ticket and the inspector had reason to believe that it was my intention to avoid paying. He wrote a lengthy report of our exchange and said he would be reporting this matter to South West trains who would then send me a letter.

He said that he could have asked me to pay a penalty fair but, as I denied trying to avoid paying altogether when he first approached me, the matter would be reported instead. I tried to determine the procedures that follow but he was not at liberty to discuss this. Can I expect a court summons, a £1000 fine, a criminal record or just a penalty notice in the post? I have no idea what happens now.

They have clear evidence that I tried to avoid paying in the form of a ticket that didn’t cover my whole journey. However they also have evidence that it’s my first offence as my oyster card (now in their possession) had expired the day before.


The inspector in question was present at my arrival destination not on the train itself.


I won’t bore you with the circumstances behind my non payment but any response would be welcome. Thank you.

[MilkTrayMan]

Says it ALL really...
South West Trains > Ticket to ride

[plinth314]

Hello,

What punishment/penalty did you receive for this incident?