hi everyone, I got on the DLR yesterday from blackwall heading for gallions reach. Prior to getting on the dlr, I touched at blackwall but did not wait to confirm if the light went green. Whilst on the train, a ticket inspector asked me to produce my ticket which i did. he made me aware that i had not touched prior to getting on the train. I explained to him that i touched but do not know what went wrong. he issued me with a £40 ticket and said i should try to speak to the authorities involved. he got my full details as i am on a student oystercard. I made him aware that i have never been fined/given a penalty notice which can be confirmed from my card history. I paid the fine of £40 today and also wrote an appeal having the case being looked into as the touch point might be faulty.

I do not want to have a criminal record nor any negative details on my name/record. Can someone please let me know the process as in if i will have a criminal record for a period of time or my name will be on their database as being negative as i have no negative record whatsoever on my name. Can someone please help me out here as i am very worried.

Thanks

Danielz