Disabled persons Freedom pass in oyster 94 times - Byelaw 17(1) TFL (Freedom Pass) court summons

[Khali007]

There is a email but it is general and I'd have to state my case number etc..  I'm worried the proper letter won't get to them so I'm not sure 

[honeybee13]

Is there the name of the person dealing with your case on the letter you've had?

 

HB

[Khali007]

No name no. The letter I have at the moment is court letter so nothing really from tfl other than the email address 

[dx100uk]

the TfL address is on the letter in the other thread I linked earlier

just state your case number

[Khali007]

T

TFL's response to my letter:

 

 

Dear Mr ------.

 

Thank you for your email, we have read and noted your comments.

 

On [DATE] you  attempted to travel from [LOCATION] station. At about 06.58am you entered through the way in barriers using a pass which activated the gate line monitors. When you were initially approached you  produced a bank card for inspection, when this was checked it had not been used. You then produced a Disabled persons Freedom Pass that did not belong to you and you were not entitled to use it.  Further investigation carried out by this department identified a further 94 journeys you were suspected of making using the pass, avoiding fares of over £341.00.

 

This type of behaviour has a direct impact on the travelling public, and it deprives TfL of important income. TfL is the only major public transport system in Europe that that is not subsidised by central government. The unfortunate reality of this is that TfL are hugely reliant on the income from fares. TfL in turn take fair and appropriate action against those that avoid paying these fares. The loss of income through unpaid fares is a factor taken into consideration when considering annual fare rises

 

TfL believes that good warning is given to all passengers in relation to the possible implications of travelling without a valid ticket, and it is our view that you made a conscious decision to travel without a ticket or pass on [DATE]. It is our view that you would have been aware you were not entitled to use the Freedom Pass as it contained a picture of your Father. We are also of the view that by producing a bank card when first stopped indicated that the use of the freedom pass was not a mistake.

 

You will note that the charge against you is a solitary one of failing to produce a valid ticket whilst in a compulsory ticket area. This offence is a strict liability matter and there is no element of dishonesty contained within the wording of the charge. It is our view that a conviction of this nature would not prevent you from continuing with your chosen career path with [MY WORKPLACE], and the documents you have supplied us do not persuade us other wise. In terms of any potential impact on your future career, if your were to be convicted of this offence, then it is likely that you would receive a fine and therefore the conviction would become spent after 12 months and would not need to be disclosed in the majority of instances. It is also open to you to elaborate on the circumstances and nature of the offence if queries arise when applying for a job.

 

Under the circumstances TfL intends to continue with the matter, and we would advise you to pay close attention to the paperwork you have received as you are required to submit your plea to the court prior to your hearing date.

 

Yours sincerely

Edited June 14, 2019 by Khali007

[Khali007]

Does anyone have any advise on what I should do at this point

 

[dx100uk]

yes reply to the court summons..

plead guilty and state you will attend

thus you can personally show your remorse to the judge.

 

I actually think that is a good reply from them too..

 

it carefully explains your position, quietly indicating what  you must do to mitigate things.

 

there is nothing to stop you approaching the TfL prosecutor   on the day make sure you have funds available to pay immediately eitherway.

 

[MJlina]

I am in a similar situation. Should I contact the TFL prosector at this stage only having just received the court summons?

 

There is a page for mitigating circumstances. Do I fill that in as part of my plea or write a separate 'begging email/letter' to TFL prosecutor?

Edited June 14, 2019 by MJlina

[dx100uk]

please keep to your own thread MJlina

already answered there