jrnm
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My son has received letters from TIL regarding a journey he undertook from Yorkshire to Cheltenham. After his car broke down and had to be left for repair I booked a ticket for him to return next morning as he had no means of payment with him. Ticket went to his phone.
Unfortunately I had not booked an open ticket and he got on an earlier train than ticket was valid for. He presented to the inspector who pointed out the error - but he didnt have means to pay for additional cost.
On receiving letter from TIL he wrote back to explain series of events - and that there was no intention to travel without a ticket - it was a misunderstanding (& he accepts his fault for not checking the time). They replied saying, of course, tough! They would proceed with summons & he could reply. He replied and asked if it could be settled rather than going to summons.
Letter today confirms that their decision stands and they will issue summons and not accept payment for error.
Why do they not accept settling without summons? How is this likely to end? further cost and waste of time for the court? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance
Unfortunately I had not booked an open ticket and he got on an earlier train than ticket was valid for. He presented to the inspector who pointed out the error - but he didnt have means to pay for additional cost.
On receiving letter from TIL he wrote back to explain series of events - and that there was no intention to travel without a ticket - it was a misunderstanding (& he accepts his fault for not checking the time). They replied saying, of course, tough! They would proceed with summons & he could reply. He replied and asked if it could be settled rather than going to summons.
Letter today confirms that their decision stands and they will issue summons and not accept payment for error.
Why do they not accept settling without summons? How is this likely to end? further cost and waste of time for the court? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance