Passenger123
Member
Hello, i was stopped at the beginning of my journey (immediately after going through the barriers) and asked to provide the card I used.
I, unfortunately, used a freedom pass that didn't belong to me. I told the officer this was a mistake and that I am happy to pay my fare and continue with my journey. He insisted he needed to ask me questions. I asked him what the process is to what he could only reply I will get a letter in the post. I asked what happen after the letter and what is the rest of the process and he evaded the question. He asked for my name address and DOB i provided the details and after he verified this i asked if i could go as needed to get home as my daugther had a drs appointment. He said he needs to ask more question i asked him how long this will take as I am on a rush. He gave up on the other questions and let me out so I can come back in and use my oyster.
After doing some research on the matter i found out this can be more than a fine ans can be a criminal offence which I really want to avoid. Any advice on how to avoid the criminal offence and hopefully settle out of court.
Thanks
I, unfortunately, used a freedom pass that didn't belong to me. I told the officer this was a mistake and that I am happy to pay my fare and continue with my journey. He insisted he needed to ask me questions. I asked him what the process is to what he could only reply I will get a letter in the post. I asked what happen after the letter and what is the rest of the process and he evaded the question. He asked for my name address and DOB i provided the details and after he verified this i asked if i could go as needed to get home as my daugther had a drs appointment. He said he needs to ask more question i asked him how long this will take as I am on a rush. He gave up on the other questions and let me out so I can come back in and use my oyster.
After doing some research on the matter i found out this can be more than a fine ans can be a criminal offence which I really want to avoid. Any advice on how to avoid the criminal offence and hopefully settle out of court.
Thanks