Q. What did the officer say when the student opened the door in his pants?
A. You need a licence for that equipment.
TV Licensing says there's nothing funny about being caught without a licence
TV Licensing is reminding students to make sure their most prized equipment doesn't get them into trouble. Everyone who installs or uses a device to watch or record television programmes as they are being shown on TV is legally required to be covered by a valid TV licence.Whilst it's important to buy a licence right at the start of term, TV Licensing is offering some light relief: if you buy a TV licence before the end of October, at the end of the year you might qualify for a refund of over £32.
Jenna Frost, Student Liaison Manager for TV Licensing said:
“Being caught without a TV licence is no joke, which is why we're urging students to get a licence, if they need one, as soon as possible this year. Our enquiry officers are going to be checking up on unlicensed student university accommodation throughout the UK, so students should seriously think about getting a TV licence now to make sure their university career doesn't start off on the wrong foot.
“Also, as long a TV licence is purchased in October 2006, and isn't needed for July, August and September 2007, a refund of £32.87 could be claimed.”
Veronica King, NUS Vice-President Welfare says, “Students have never been poorer and every little helps - especially at the end of the year when the finances have run out. Contact TV Licensing as soon as possible to make sure you will be able to apply for your refund."
Last year, TV Licensing caught an average of over 1,000 licence fee evaders each day, but TV Licensing always prefers people to pay for a TV licence rather than be prosecuted, which is why students are being encouraged to be properly licensed. If caught, you risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000, and you still need to buy a licence. A colour TV licence currently costs £131.50.
Students can easily purchase their licence online at www.tvlicensing.co.uk and choose from a number of ways to pay, including Direct Debit, now used by over 12 million people to pay for their licences. Alternatively, you can call us on 0870 242 1417.
