Have you ever wanted to experience the British legal system? Ever wondered what it would be like to appear in court? Love the thrill of taking risks?
Over the past year and also very recently, a number of our students have been caught by Transport for London using someone else’s student oyster card. In the past this has resulted in a court appearance, a criminal record and a £120 fine. Students who have a criminal record would also have severe problems extending their visa or applying for PSW due to UKBA regulations. So unless you would like to experience the British Criminal Justice System and feel what it is like to appear in the dock at Hendon Magistrates Court, please do not use your friends student oyster card.
Student 18+ Oyster Cards can be purchased online from www.tfl.gov.uk for £10 and they give a 30% discount on weekly and monthly travel passes. The card runs through the academic year (October—October). Please note the Student 18+ is only worth purchasing if you travel everyday. Do not be tempted into borrowing your friends card for the occasional journey, use your pay–as-you-go card!
