What happens if you don't pay a TFL penalty fare?

What happens if you don't pay a TFL penalty fare? If the penalty charge is not paid within 14 days of a Charge Certificate being served then we may apply to register it as an unpaid debt at the Traffic Enforcement Centre which incurs a debt registration fee for each PCN. You will then be sent an Order for Recovery.

Why does TfL charge 10p?

When using your card via contactless, Apple Pay or Google Pay, customers are sometimes charged 1p or 10p as part of an authorisation check. Companies issue this authorisation check to ensure the card is valid and has funds available.

Can I get on the tube with no money in my account?

You'll need to make sure you have enough available funds in your account to cover the cost of your fare. You can check your account balance using Barclaycard online servicing. Once logged in, you can set up alerts to help you manage your account with ease.

What is the maximum TfL charge?

If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.

Can I get a refund if I pay the Congestion Charge by mistake?

Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.

What is a Penalty Fare letter TfL?

A Penalty Fare Notice is issued when a passenger travelling on a TfL service fails to produce on demand a valid authority to travel when required to do so by an authorised person. Penalty Fare Notices are issued in lieu of taking criminal prosecution following fare evasion in.

Are there ticket inspectors on the tube?

The London Underground is a public transport system. it is therefore morally ambivelent with no concept of good or evil. Yes there are. As others have noted they usually do checks on passengers leaving the station, often near the escalators.

How do I challenge a TfL charge?

You can lodge an appeal with London Tribunals within 28 days of receiving a notice of rejection from us. London Tribunals will notify you and us of the hearing date. We will also receive a copy of your appeal. It is then our responsibility to either contest your appeal or decide not to contest it.

What do I do if TfL overcharged me?

If you still feel you've been incorrectly charged, you'll then need to contact TfL to resolve this for you. If you've been charged a maximum fare because you've touched in with one card and touched out with another, we're only able to refund the charge that applied to your Barclays debit card or Barclaycard.

Do TfL always prosecute?

Decision to prosecute TfL will therefore only prosecute if: a) The evidence shows that there is a realistic prospect of conviction; and b) It would be in the public interest and in the interest of justice to prosecute.

What is an unpaid fare notice?

If you board the train without a ticket and cannot or will not purchase a ticket on board, you will be issued an Unpaid Fare Notice (UFN).

Does a penalty fare go on your criminal record UK?

Penalty fares are a civil debt, not a fine, and a person whose penalty fare is paid is not considered to have committed a criminal offence.

Can you appeal a TfL fine?

Making an appeal They are supported by London Tribunals, an administrative body operated by London councils. In the normal course of events both you and TfL will have to comply with any decision made by the tribunal. If you disagree with our decision, you have the right to appeal to the tribunal.

What happens if you don t have enough money in your account for TfL?

You may be able to complete your journey, but your card will then be temporarily stopped and you won't be able to use it to make any further journeys until the outstanding amount is paid to TfL. However, you should still be able to use your card with other retailers.

How do I contact TfL unpaid fares?

You can pay any unpaid fare through your TfL online account or by phoning TfL on 0343 222 1234 (call charges apply).