Train Ticket fine, very worried :(

Fine

Basically, i had insufficient funds to purchase an adult train ticket home, so i did something stupid and decided to buy a child ticket. As i went through the barriers i was stopped by authority and asked to show my ticket.

One thing led to another and i gave a statement, basically telling the truth and admitting my intentions.

I now have recieved a prosecution letter asking for my details, and optionally my side of the story. The problem is that im 18, in full time education, unemployed and simply unable to pay a large fine. I didnt actually board any trains so im not even sure i can be prosecuted?

What is the best thing i can say in my letter to lower the cost of my presumably undecided fine? Are they sympethetic?

Also, how much am i looking at here because i have no idea..

Sandoval

Fine wrote: »

Basically, i had insufficient funds to purchase an adult train ticket home, so i was forced to buy a child ticket. As i went through the barriers i was stopped by authority and asked to show my ticket.

Stop it you're killing me!!

Fine

Im not sure this helps?
I know its a pathetic excuse, though it is the truth.
I realise ive done wrong but im not asking for a way out im asking for advice on how to go about it effeciantly.

moonrakerz

Fine wrote: »

Basically............ i was forced to buy a child ticket.

Did he have a gun ??

Sandoval

Fine wrote: »

Im not sure this helps?

I'm positive it doesn't help.

Your post does amuse me though!

Fine

Ok, ive edited it.. Now please can i have some advice.

fleagle21

I'd take that option of giving your side of the story. It should go in your favour that you admitted it all, and didn't try to BS your way through straight away. You're well aware that it was a stupid thing to do, however I'd say what you did was marginally better than trying not to pay anything and board the train anyway. I think they knew your intent, so I don't think the fact that you actually didn't board the train will help you.

I really don't know what amount they'll fine you - but state your case, they can't get blood from a stone - just really play on the fact that you know it was stupid, and told the truth straight away, I don't know what to say apart from that, sorry.

Sandoval

Couldn't help but notice the sticky at the top of this forum. It's entitled:

Rail Travel: Tips on Cheap Tickets

fleagle21

Sandoval wrote: »

Couldn't help but notice the sticky at the top of this forum. It's entitled:

Rail Travel: Tips on Cheap Tickets

Seemingly a bit late for him reading that now...

Sandoval

fleagle21 wrote: »

Seemingly a bit late for him reading that now...

I was actually thinking that he might post his suggestion in the thread.

fleagle21

Sandoval wrote: »

I was actually thinking that he might post his suggestion in the thread.

Haha! Sorry... missed your point there!