Authorised officers

Travel Query

Hi - just wondering what might happen in this hypothetical situation, as it has caused me an enormous amount of worry.

I have a TBI - and due to my brain injury I have a Access Travel Pass. I do my best to keep it with me at all times. I even have a Bluetooth tracker attached to the lanyard that I hang my pass from.

I am trying as hard as I can. I've factored in additional tools and worked on skills to make sure I am more likely to remember to take the pass with me.

However, my memory is severely affected. And I've gone on public transport a few times without the pass. I just haven't met authorised officers on those occasions yet, to test out my concern.

I am wondering: is an authorised officer likely to fine me, if I forget the physical card, but, show them a photo of the card on my phone?

I'm sure it's going to be an "it depends" thing. But, if I forget my pass, often I've forgotten to bring my wallet/ID too... and I am not keen getting fined, or arrested if they think I'm withholding ID while them attempt to confirm who I am.

Thanks train fam! (I can't drive due to this brain injury so public transport is a huge part of my life now)!

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 6:23 PM UTC

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