Covid-19: Thousands prosecuted over London transport mask rules

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Thousands prosecuted over London transport mask rules

Before all legal restrictions on social contact and face coverings were removed on 19 July, TfL could issue fixed penalty notices for not wearing a face covering on London transport.

To date, TfL has prosecuted 1,733 people - resulting in an average fine of £549, costs of £198 and victim surcharge of £57.More than 215,000 people have been prevented from using public transport until they put on a face covering. On national rail services, it is only advisory that you wear a mask. That has led to a lot of confusion.

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