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Tips on Detection, Also known as classic Goverment
scaremongering.
This information was taken from the official site, Its all basically
bullshit to try and scare you into paying.
What happens if I don't have a valid TV Licence?
Using TV receiving equipment to watch or record television programmes
as they're being shown on TV without a valid licence is against
the law.
It is an offence which could lead to prosecution and a fine of
up to £1,000 (plus legal costs), not to mention the embarrassment
and hassle of a court appearance.
How will you know if I'm using TV without a valid TV Licence?
There are a number of ways we can find out.
At the heart of our operation is the TV Licensing database. This
contains more than 29.5 million home, business and student addresses,
telling us which of these have a TV Licence. All of our Enforcement
Officers have access to this database and can check whether or not
you have a licence.
We also have a fleet of detector vans, which are capable of detecting
the use of TV receiving equipment within 20 seconds, and many of
our Enforcement Officers carry hand-held detection devices too.
Still think you can get away without having a TV Licence?
It is a criminal offence to use TV receiving equipment to watch
or record TV programmes without a valid licence, and there's no
excuse for doing so. Still people try. In fact, we've heard all
the excuses in the book and here you can read some of our favourites.
Excuses, excuses
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