Here is a somewhat unusual problem/penalty...
I was sitting in a Merseyrail train when I was approached by 2 people (?Wardens ? Security) who checked my valid ticket and then decided to write a report, as one of my feet was on a metal frame next to an empty seat. My foot never touched the actual fabric of the empty seat. Apparently, there is a sign somewhere on the train that says no foot on metal frames. I have taken pictures and videos from where I was sitting and the sign is no where to be seen. I suggested that they could simply ask me to put my foot down and that's all whats needed, however they insisted on writing a report and a potential penalty. I repeated on more than one occasion that I have no intent to cause any problem and simply I didn't know about their regulations. However they continued with the report. The whole scenario is very surprising. I never knew or realised that feet can't be rested on metal frames. I genuinely have no knowledge of their policy and the signs that were drawn to my attention then, are no where obvious unless they are brought to your attention and you stand opposite them. I wonder if any can advise?
I was sitting in a Merseyrail train when I was approached by 2 people (?Wardens ? Security) who checked my valid ticket and then decided to write a report, as one of my feet was on a metal frame next to an empty seat. My foot never touched the actual fabric of the empty seat. Apparently, there is a sign somewhere on the train that says no foot on metal frames. I have taken pictures and videos from where I was sitting and the sign is no where to be seen. I suggested that they could simply ask me to put my foot down and that's all whats needed, however they insisted on writing a report and a potential penalty. I repeated on more than one occasion that I have no intent to cause any problem and simply I didn't know about their regulations. However they continued with the report. The whole scenario is very surprising. I never knew or realised that feet can't be rested on metal frames. I genuinely have no knowledge of their policy and the signs that were drawn to my attention then, are no where obvious unless they are brought to your attention and you stand opposite them. I wonder if any can advise?