Out of court settlement

[SuspectUsual]

I would expect that a video of you putting the letter through their letterbox would be just as good proof of delivery as whatever royal mail provide. Probably not better in any way though so unless it's easier/cheaper tracked delivery is more conventional.

If the address has a publicly accessible letterbox

 

[bhzs_1234]

Thanks, I just posted it. I will update you all when I hear back. Sent is first class so hopefully early next week

 

[WesternLancer]

Thanks, I just posted it. I will update you all when I hear back. Sent is first class so hopefully early next week

I would not anticipate a speedy reply necessarily

here is an example from last year that I noted:

- the person (OP) was stopped on or around 1 Nov 2024
- The OP got the letter from GTR / Thameslink on 21 Jan 2025
- The OP replied to that letter around 24 Jan 2025
- The OP was offered an Out of Court settlement and paid it on 12 March

 

[bhzs_1234]

True but I guess it's different for me since it is close to the 6 month deadline for them to take me to court?

 

[WesternLancer]

True but I guess it's different for me since it is close to the 6 month deadline for them to take me to court?

Good point actually.

 

[bhzs_1234]

I still haven't heard anything. I appreciate it has only been a week but I'm cautious that I don't want my 14 days to expire and then not see my response.

I have kept my proof of sending the letter and my reference is on the letter like 3 times, should I call them to chase or just wait?

 

[WesternLancer]

I still haven't heard anything. I appreciate it has only been a week but I'm cautious that I don't want my 14 days to expire and then not see my response.

I have kept my proof of sending the letter and my reference is on the letter like 3 times, should I call them to chase or just wait?

Your 14 days to respond to them is no measure of how long they might then take you get back to you. So long as you have proof of delivery of your response to them I don't think you should be unduly concerned.

But proof of you sending the letter is not proof of delivery. Did you use tracked postage that shows delivery - or did you just get a Certificate of Posting? These are different things. can you clarify.

 

[bhzs_1234]

Thanks everyone @WesternLancer @blimmo @Hadders @SuspectUsual and others.

I received an email yesterday stating that they want to offer me a settlement and I should reply if I accept. After sending that email, they sent me an excel with a list of my fares that were purchased incorrectly which I went through and it was correct.

They then offered the settlement if I paid all outstanding fares (minus the difference I already paid), plus a £250 admin fee that I paid.

Case is now closed. Thanks all for your help and I hope this thread helps others in a similar situation

And from now on.... I'll pay the correct fare!!

 

[Hadders]

Thanks for updating us.

 

[WesternLancer]

Thanks everyone @WesternLancer @blimmo @Hadders @SuspectUsual and others.

I received an email yesterday stating that they want to offer me a settlement and I should reply if I accept. After sending that email, they sent me an excel with a list of my fares that were purchased incorrectly which I went through and it was correct.

They then offered the settlement if I paid all outstanding fares (minus the difference I already paid), plus a £250 admin fee that I paid.

Case is now closed. Thanks all for your help and I hope this thread helps others in a similar situation

And from now on.... I'll pay the correct fare!!

Thanks for this. So they allowed for what you had already paid?
I can’t recall if that’s usual for Thameslink or not.

 

[fandroid]

Thanks for this. So they allowed for what you had already paid?
I can’t recall if that’s usual for Thameslink or not.

They asked for a £250 admin fee, though. We don't know how closely that relates to the total dates avoided

 

[WesternLancer]

They asked for a £250 admin fee, though. We don't know how closely that relates to the total dates avoided

Good point

 

[bhzs_1234]

Thanks for this. So they allowed for what you had already paid?
I can’t recall if that’s usual for Thameslink or not.

Yes, the total fine was around £3k but they discounted the fares by £800 because that's what I already paid.

When you include the £250 admin fee, I paid around £2.5k.

 

[WesternLancer]

Yes, the total fine was around £3k but they discounted the fares by £800 because that's what I already paid.

When you include the £250 admin fee, I paid around £2.5k.

Thanks for setting this out. Appreciate the info.