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Railways & BTP· Railway Byelaws 2005

Byelaw 19 — Dangerous or offensive items, materials and substances

No person shall bring onto Railway Property any item, material or substance that is, or is likely to be, dangerous to people, animals or property — including flammable liquids, explosives, compressed gases and corrosive substances.

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Penalty reference

Mode of trial
Summary
Maximum penalty
Level 3 fine (£1,000) on summary conviction.
FPN / PND
Operator-issued penalty fare (£100 reduced to £50 if paid in 21 days, typically) — or report for summons.
Out-of-court eligibility
✓ CR
✓ Caution
✕ Cond. Caution

Note: Most byelaw breaches handled by penalty fare or operator's revenue protection — police use BTP/local force discretion.

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