AutumnSummer94
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Hi,
I'm new here and was wondering if I could get some insight into my situation? Basically, I was coming home from work from Bourne End - Furze Platt but had neglected to buy a train ticket before had as I simply forgot. Once on board I was asked to show my ticket and once I was unable to produce one the ticket collector ushered over someone else (I think he was a Revenue Protection Inspector or Officer?). He asked for ID, I didn't have any on me but used my debit card as proof of ID which he appeared to accept. He took my name, date of birth and looked me up in the revenue system to see my registered address etc, and I complied with everything. I'm not quite sure what happened next however.
From what I can tell, I wasn't issued with a Penalty Fare Notice but I think he interviewed me under caution. I should note that I did give consent before he did anything else to answer any questions. I was then shown his ID, he did the 'right to remain silent etc' spiel which I agreed to etc. He was however unable to ask me any questions as I had to get off the train for my stop (The total journey is 7 minutes so very quick journey) but this did not seem to be an issue as I mentioned that I would not be able to answer the questions as my stop was coming up which the officer seemed to accept when I was asked. I got off the train without any issue, but it was only after getting off the train that I realised there was no mention of a Penalty Fare Issue or a Notice. There was someone else in the same coach as me also receiving a fine (Fare skipping happens a lot on this journey) but I overheard them being told the amount of the fine (£20). What was told to me was that I would receive a letter and to follow the details in the letter.
My questions are:
1. Should I be concerned that I wasn't issued a Penalty Fare Notice on the train journey or that any fines were not mentioned?
2. Was I interviewed under caution? And if I was what should I expect from the letter?
3. Do I need to be concerned about it escalating to court via the Prosecutions Department? According to the GWR Revenue Protection Policy if interviewed under caution a letter will be send to Prosecution Department who will then contact me in writing?
4. Do I need to be worried about anything appearing on my criminal record?
The fare was £3.50 and the Penalty Fare would have been £20 so it does seem a bit absurd to me that I would be taken to court or jailed etc, but thought best to check.
Thank you.
I'm new here and was wondering if I could get some insight into my situation? Basically, I was coming home from work from Bourne End - Furze Platt but had neglected to buy a train ticket before had as I simply forgot. Once on board I was asked to show my ticket and once I was unable to produce one the ticket collector ushered over someone else (I think he was a Revenue Protection Inspector or Officer?). He asked for ID, I didn't have any on me but used my debit card as proof of ID which he appeared to accept. He took my name, date of birth and looked me up in the revenue system to see my registered address etc, and I complied with everything. I'm not quite sure what happened next however.
From what I can tell, I wasn't issued with a Penalty Fare Notice but I think he interviewed me under caution. I should note that I did give consent before he did anything else to answer any questions. I was then shown his ID, he did the 'right to remain silent etc' spiel which I agreed to etc. He was however unable to ask me any questions as I had to get off the train for my stop (The total journey is 7 minutes so very quick journey) but this did not seem to be an issue as I mentioned that I would not be able to answer the questions as my stop was coming up which the officer seemed to accept when I was asked. I got off the train without any issue, but it was only after getting off the train that I realised there was no mention of a Penalty Fare Issue or a Notice. There was someone else in the same coach as me also receiving a fine (Fare skipping happens a lot on this journey) but I overheard them being told the amount of the fine (£20). What was told to me was that I would receive a letter and to follow the details in the letter.
My questions are:
1. Should I be concerned that I wasn't issued a Penalty Fare Notice on the train journey or that any fines were not mentioned?
2. Was I interviewed under caution? And if I was what should I expect from the letter?
3. Do I need to be concerned about it escalating to court via the Prosecutions Department? According to the GWR Revenue Protection Policy if interviewed under caution a letter will be send to Prosecution Department who will then contact me in writing?
4. Do I need to be worried about anything appearing on my criminal record?
The fare was £3.50 and the Penalty Fare would have been £20 so it does seem a bit absurd to me that I would be taken to court or jailed etc, but thought best to check.
Thank you.