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Over 280 people caught without a television licence locally
TV LICENSING has revealed more than 730 people were caught watching television without a licence in Angus during 2012.
This includes more than 280 in Arbroath, 140 in Montrose, and over 170 in Forfar .
The average evasion rate remains at a low of just over five per cent, meaning almost 95 per cent of homes are correctly licensed.
Fergus Reid, TV Licensing Scotland spokesperson, said: “The data shows evasion remains at historically low levels of approximately five per cent, with the overwhelming majority of people correctly licensed. To be fair to the law-abiding majority who do pay for their licence, we’ll continue to pursue the small minority of people who do not pay.
“Some people find it difficult to pay in one go, and we offer numerous ways to spread the cost. Options include a weekly cash payment plan, a savings card or a monthly direct debit scheme. We also work with a range of money advice organisations – they can provide useful information and payment advice to help people budget for a TV Licence. If people decide to watch TV without being properly licensed, they risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.”
Yvonne Gallacher, Chief Executive of Money Advice Scotland commented: “We urge members of the public to seek money advice at the earliest stage, to avoid prosecution.”
A colour TV Licence currently costs £145.50 and is required by anyone watching or recording TV programmes as they are shown on TV, whether they are using a TV set, computer, or any other equipment.
For further information visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk
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