Hi all,
Last month I was travelling from Moorgate to Hatfield via Finsbury Park (I switched at finsbury for the fast train).
When I got on the fast train I was sitting in 1st class although my annual gold card is standard class only.
Two ticket inspectors came on and rounded up myself and 5 others who were sat there without the correct ticket.
I was the first to have my details taken but I wasn't able to pay then and there as I had no money/card on me so the guy informed me I would receive a letter with an option to pay or dispute the penalty fare.
2 weeks later and I've recieved a letter of Notice of Intention to Prosecute which will leave me with a criminal record meaning I will lose my job and lose my hobby as becoming a rugby coach as I wouldn't be able to work with kids. If I had known this then I would of asked someone to come to the station to pay for me!!
I was only 1 of 2 from the carriage to actually have details taken as the others were able to leave the train at Hatfield as the inspectors were dealing with me and the other. Is this right?
I would ideally like to settle this without going to court but I am not sure how best to do so,can any of you help me out please?
Last month I was travelling from Moorgate to Hatfield via Finsbury Park (I switched at finsbury for the fast train).
When I got on the fast train I was sitting in 1st class although my annual gold card is standard class only.
Two ticket inspectors came on and rounded up myself and 5 others who were sat there without the correct ticket.
I was the first to have my details taken but I wasn't able to pay then and there as I had no money/card on me so the guy informed me I would receive a letter with an option to pay or dispute the penalty fare.
2 weeks later and I've recieved a letter of Notice of Intention to Prosecute which will leave me with a criminal record meaning I will lose my job and lose my hobby as becoming a rugby coach as I wouldn't be able to work with kids. If I had known this then I would of asked someone to come to the station to pay for me!!
I was only 1 of 2 from the carriage to actually have details taken as the others were able to leave the train at Hatfield as the inspectors were dealing with me and the other. Is this right?
I would ideally like to settle this without going to court but I am not sure how best to do so,can any of you help me out please?