Rail Penalty Fare Problem!

Chris_The_Ninja_Pirate

Thanks for the advice - I will see if I can get them to generate a print out.

Livingthedream

Chris_The_Ninja_Pirate wrote: »

I was wondering whether it is possible to appeal the Penalty Fare

Yes, apparently your allowed to forget your season ticket twice in a 12 month period, this OP successfully appealed his PFN, it was however with SW trains but the same principal should work with First Great Western. Appeal the PFN with a covering letter explaining how forgetful you were that day, enclose a photocopy of your season ticket.

Stigy

Livingthedream wrote: »

Yes, apparently your allowed to forget your season ticket twice in a 12 month period, this OP successfully appealed his PFN, it was however with SW trains but the same principal should work with First Great Western. Appeal the PFN with a covering letter explaining how forgetful you were that day, enclose a photocopy of your season ticket.

Most TOCs operate the same or similar policies, although I would imagine it depends on what sort of season ticket it is, duration wise.

wealdroam

Stigy wrote: »

Most TOCs operate the same or similar policies, although I would imagine it depends on what sort of season ticket it is, duration wise.

Chris The Ninja Pirate told us...

Chris_The_Ninja_Pirate wrote: »

I have an annual ticket...

Stigy

wealdroam wrote: »

Chris The Ninja Pirate told us...

I must remember to read what people write before comenting, lol.

gareth77uk

Hi all,

I was recently taken to court for fare evasion after showing the incorrect ticket even though I returned to the station with the correct pass later on!!

originally the court did not consider my not guilty plea and as such I was fined including costs a total of 200 pounds, the court then reopened the case as they messed up my plea, I received no new court date as I have an ongoing dispute with royal mail as mail vanishes! the court knew this but still sent mail out to this address... the next letter I recieved was a fine and costs totaling 890 pounds....

any advice !!

thanks

wealdroam

gareth77uk wrote: »

any advice !!

thanks

A solicitor.

Livingthedream

^^^I'll second the advice about getting a solicitor, sooner rather than later.

gareth77uk

thanks it appears that way doesn't it. but its another cost.

Livingthedream

gareth77uk wrote: »

thanks it appears that way doesn't it. but its another cost.

Sorry wish I could be more helpful, but to be honest would you put your court defence in the hearsay so of an internet forum with the prospect of losing £870 and having a criminal record if were wrong?

I think mine and wealdroam's advice in this occasion is sound, go see a solicitor.