Nottingham Tram Fare Dodgers Face Heavy Penalties

0:00On April 29th, Nottingham's tram system is cranking up the heat on fair dodgers. From May 2026, the Nottingham Express Transit, or NET, jumps the penalty fair notice from 70 pounds to 120 pounds if. You're caught riding without a ticket. First time offenders get a lifeline though, dropping it to 60 pounds if you pay within 14 days. That's the new early discount to encourage quick fixes. Ignore it and things get ugly, with an extra 1,000 pound fine, possible prosecution, and a criminal record sticking around for up to 11 years. This move follows over 10,000 bus in 2025 alone, solidifying that zero tolerance vibe where no excuses mean an instant penalty. Notice, riders, it's clear, any T's drawing a hard line, so ticket up or brace for the bigger bite ahead.