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Railways & BTP· Railway Byelaws 2005
Byelaw 21 — Unauthorised use of equipment, vehicles and facilities
No person shall use, ride, drive, move or operate any vehicle, equipment or facility on Railway Property except with the authority of the Operator. Includes lifts, escalators, baggage trolleys and operational vehicles.
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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