Hello,
i responded on the 21st June and still waiting to hear a court date.
Please find my draft letter here :
I am writing again to express my deepest apologies for my actions when I evaded the TfL fare with my mother’s freedom pass. I have plead guilty to the charges brought against me and I am waiting to hear back for a court date.
This conviction is going to assassinate my career and in turn will have dire consequences on my health and my future. I cannot afford to be out of work as I need to support my household during the cost-of-living crisis we are in. Working in a healthcare setting, I would have to let my employers know of a conviction.
I have never been in trouble with any law enforcement in the past and in a state of panic, my fight or flight response was to present my bank card. I have been suffering with a mental health condition. I’d like to explain that while I was being questioned by the TfL officer, in a moment of panic and stupidity I was dishonest with him during our conversation. I’d like to sincerely apologise to the specific officer and the TfL for that. I was not aware of the terms and conditions of using the freedom pass until now.
I truly understand the consequences of my actions and express great regret for my actions. I have learnt and suffered a great deal from this experience. Even to the point where I got myself a psychiatric evaluation to explain why my mental state caused me to react this way.
My actions are inexcusable, I know that Tfl are only able to operate if everyone pays their fare and I feel so guilty about attempting to breach public trust by using a freedom pass that’s meant to help the most vulnerable people in our society that I have no right to use.
I am happy to make immediate payment of all reasonable costs, outstanding fares and any admin costs, which due to my actions, have caused, and avoid a criminal record thereby allowing me to continue to my work and provide for my family.
I really hope we can reach an out of court settlement and once again I am really sorry and I am practically begging for a second chance at life.
Thank you