My partner bought a bus ticket in Wolverhampton recently, and was travelling home when she was asked to produce it by an inspector. She looked through her handbag but couldn't find it (even though it was in there), and advised the inspector of this fact. The inspector was fine with this, and said she would have to issue a fine for the standard fare (£20), but if the ticket came to light later and was sent off along with the card, then the fine would be dropped. Anyway, she gets home and as luck would have it finds the ticket, so this was sent back along with the card and a covering letter. This morning a letter arrives saying that whilst they have read and noted her comments, it is her responsibility to have a ticket for inspection at all times so they will not waive the fine. Basically, despite receiving proof that a valid ticket was purchased, they are still trying to pursue the fine! Where do we stand legally on this? I have no intention of paying the fine, as to my mind a fine is nothing more than an admission of guilt for a criminal offence, and as no offence has been committed I fail to see how a fine can be enforced. Any help would be appreciated.... Justin