I'm freaking out!
I stupidly boarded a train after work without purchasing a ticket. I didn't leave enough time to queue for a ticket and just assumed I would be able to purchase a ticket on board.
There weren't any inspectors on board so I fully intended to purchase a ticket at the arrival station. However, before I was able to do so, I was stopped and asked to produce a ticket. When I explained the situation and asked if I could please purchase a ticket now, I was advised that this was not possible. I was then asked for some personal information and was issued a travel incident report. I was then advised that I would receive a letter in the post asking me to explain my version of events.
It's only when I've got home and done some research that I've realised the severity of the situation. I have NEVER broken the law before and always follow the rules so I am freaking out.
I am hoping that I will asked to pay a sum of money, does anyone know what this might be? The train I got was a Trans Pennine train.
Or could it be more severe than this? I have never so much as got a parking ticket so this has really rattled me. Will I get a criminal record? I have spent the last three hours researching and drafting a letter in preparation. I am really panicking. Do I have reason to do so?
It's safe to say I will NEVER travel without a ticket again.
I stupidly boarded a train after work without purchasing a ticket. I didn't leave enough time to queue for a ticket and just assumed I would be able to purchase a ticket on board.
There weren't any inspectors on board so I fully intended to purchase a ticket at the arrival station. However, before I was able to do so, I was stopped and asked to produce a ticket. When I explained the situation and asked if I could please purchase a ticket now, I was advised that this was not possible. I was then asked for some personal information and was issued a travel incident report. I was then advised that I would receive a letter in the post asking me to explain my version of events.
It's only when I've got home and done some research that I've realised the severity of the situation. I have NEVER broken the law before and always follow the rules so I am freaking out.
I am hoping that I will asked to pay a sum of money, does anyone know what this might be? The train I got was a Trans Pennine train.
Or could it be more severe than this? I have never so much as got a parking ticket so this has really rattled me. Will I get a criminal record? I have spent the last three hours researching and drafting a letter in preparation. I am really panicking. Do I have reason to do so?
It's safe to say I will NEVER travel without a ticket again.