Tv licence - i dont own a tv..

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 12:58AM

MrStuffins wrote: »

You still need a licence as you own a device capable of receiving a signal.

Thats what they'd have you believe. There is no law requiring a license for owning a tv

MrStuffins · 03-09-2011 12:58AM

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Even a mobile phone?

Haven't you been reading the thread? This has been covered

If your household, business or institution possesses a television or equipment capable of receiving a television signal, you are required by law to have a television licence. Even if the television or other equipment is broken and currently unable to receive a signal, it is regarded as capable of being repaired so it can receive a signal and you must hold a licence for it.

You do not require a television licence to watch television on your computer or mobile phone. However, you do require a licence if the computer is used together with any other apparatus to receive a signal.

starbelgrade · 03-09-2011 12:58AM

MrStuffins wrote: »

To answer your question, let them chase you as much as they like, then in the end just tell them "I DON'T OWN A F*CKING TV!!!"

But they've heard all the excuses.

MrStuffins · 03-09-2011 01:00AM

Daithi 1 wrote: »

Thats what they'd have you believe. There is no law requiring a license for owning a tv

The Broadcasting Act 2009 says otherwise

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:01AM

MrStuffins wrote: »

Haven't you been reading the thread? This has been covered

How would they know you have a broken tv in the attic ?

You could tell them....

Completely voulentary.

PseudoFamous · 03-09-2011 01:02AM

Daithi 1 wrote: »

You CAN charge them admistration fee's for taking up your time. Say 100 euro for any letters recieved.

How would one go about doing this?

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:03AM

PseudoFamous wrote: »

How would one go about doing this?

A letter, stating any further corrosponsance will relust in charge of 100 euro charge for any letter that comes through your business box.

(letterbox to the layman ) :P

MrStuffins · 03-09-2011 01:04AM

Daithi 1 wrote: »

How would they know you have a broken tv in the attic ?

You could tell them....

Completely voulentary.

This isn't the point! If it's illegal for me to have Cocaine in my house and I don't tell the police I have it when they knock on my door, it doesn't mean i'm not breaking the law!

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:07AM

MrStuffins wrote: »

This isn't the point! If it's illegal for me to have Cocaine in my house and I don't tell the police I have it when they knock on my door, it doesn't mean i'm not breaking the law!

Well no. If the police suspect you of having coke in your house they can get a warrent to search.
Same doesnt apply to TV inspector.

MrStuffins · 03-09-2011 01:10AM

Daithi 1 wrote: »

Well no. If the police suspect you of having coke in your house they can get a warrent to search.
Same doesnt apply to TV inspector.

What has that got to do with anything? You continue to miss my point!

Just because you're not required to tell them about your TV in your attic, doesn't mean you don't, BY LAW, need a TV licence!

Cill Dara Abu · 03-09-2011 01:12AM

MrStuffins wrote: »

Haven't you been reading the thread? This has been covered

Sorry miss

MrStuffins · 03-09-2011 01:13AM

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Sorry miss

BOLD!

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:14AM

MrStuffins wrote: »

What has that got to do with anything? You continue to miss my point!

Just because you're not required to tell them about your TV in your attic, doesn't mean you don't, BY LAW, need a TV licence!

And you miss my point.

Who'd be f*ckin eejit enough to but a license for a broken tv in the attic ?

Say nothing, pay nothing.

Do what ya like Stuffins :pac:

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:16AM

It's a law of conscious :pac:

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:17AM

I am charged 500 euro. I dont wanna pay. The only way i must pay is if I voulentarily admit I should pay. lol

Do the math :pac:

ringadingding · 03-09-2011 01:20AM

Daithi 1 wrote: »

You dont need a license. Any information you give them is completely voulentary. MUST is a derivitave of MAY.

You might use your tv for dvd's only, computer games etc.

You are not obliged to answer any questions they have.

You CAN charge them admistration fee's for taking up your time. Say 100 euro for any letters recieved.

See this video and search "tv license inspector" on youtube for more...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPwNgIsH9BA

The guy in the Video is a prick IMO

Compton · 03-09-2011 01:25AM

ringadingding wrote: »

The guy in the Video is a prick IMO

the police are pricks IMO. shouldn't she be catching criminals?

police time management:

Donut Eating: 30%
General timewasting/slouching around: 40%
Annoying citizens: 25%
Dealing with crime: 5%

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:27AM

ringadingding wrote: »

The guy in the Video is a prick IMO

Agreed, he probably didnt expect a complete noob. Theyre not usually so timid.

Still, point being. He has rights. She would have ripped apart someone who didnt know their rights.

Poor girl tho, bet she's a bit tougher now.

Cill Dara Abu · 03-09-2011 01:27AM

shblob wrote: »

the police are pricks IMO. shouldn't she be catching criminals?

She wouldn't catch much i'd say, she's like a frightened mouse in that video, she should have stood up to that overbearing wanker.

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:29AM

shblob wrote: »

the police are pricks IMO. shouldn't she be catching criminals?

police time management:

Donut Eating: 30%
General timewasting/slouching around: 40%
Annoying citizens: 25%
Dealing with crime: 5%

This better explains the point.. VOULENTRY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlzIrJNyTec

Cill Dara Abu · 03-09-2011 01:29AM

shblob wrote: »

the police are pricks IMO. shouldn't she be catching criminals?

police time management:

Donut Eating: 30%
General timewasting/slouching around: 40%
Annoying citizens: 25%
Dealing with crime: 5%

Are these direct statistics from the CSO?

Compton · 03-09-2011 01:31AM

of course, i get my stats direct

MungBean · 03-09-2011 01:35AM

Daithi 1 wrote: »

This better explains the point.. VOULENTRY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlzIrJNyTec

That doesnt explain anything. Your not obliged to speak to an inspector but I'd bet my left nut your obliged to pay the licence seeing as it is enforceable by law.

MungBean · 03-09-2011 01:36AM

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

She wouldn't catch much i'd say, she's like a frightened mouse in that video, she should have stood up to that overbearing wanker.

Love to see the next copper they sent round to his house. Doubt they would have been as pleasant as that one.

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:40AM

Skunkle wrote: »

That doesnt explain anything. Your not obliged to speak to an inspector but I'd bet my left nut your obliged to pay the licence seeing as it is enforceable by law.

Are you askin or telling ? Ive saved 5000 euro over 10 years just by know what not to say, and how to respond to these baseless threats.

Hey, just chattin here, do as you will..

Paparazzo · 03-09-2011 01:41AM

Skunkle wrote: »

That doesnt explain anything. Your not obliged to speak to an inspector but I'd bet my left nut your obliged to pay the licence seeing as it is enforceable by law.

But if you don't have a tv or equipment to receive a tv signal, realistically they have to arrive with a guard who has a search warrant.
Not sure what the deal is if it can be clearly seen from outside your house through your window.

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:41AM

Skunkle wrote: »

That doesnt explain anything. Your not obliged to speak to an inspector but I'd bet my left nut your obliged to pay the licence seeing as it is enforceable by law.

Actually is explains a lot, read between the lines. The inspector knows he hasnt a leg to stand on. Hence his unsual standoffish behaviour.

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 03-09-2011 01:43AM

Most of those letters are addressed to 'the resident'. If your name is on them then they got it from the electoral list. They just assume that everyone has a tv and the letters actually mean feck all unless the inspector has called to your door, in which case he actually has to enter the property and see that you have or have not got a tv before any further action can be taken. I deliver these letters every day and basically, they mean jack ****e except 'we know you don't have a license, a man might call around someday soon'.....

johnmcdnl · 03-09-2011 01:44AM

AH really needs a mega thread on tv licensing laws...

there must be a thread like this every week here and every single week the arguement goes on about whether you need a license for a radio or for your computer etc etc

Daithi 1 · 03-09-2011 01:45AM

Aleena Purring Catapult wrote: »

Most of those letters are addressed to 'the resident'. If your name is on them then they got it from the electoral list. They just assume that everyone has a tv and the letters actually mean feck all unless the inspector has called to your door, in which case he actually has to enter the property and see that you have or have not got a tv before any further action can be taken. I deliver these letters every day and basically, they mean jack ****e except 'we know you don't have a license, a man might call around someday soon'.....

They never have the right to enter your property, NEVER

Tv licence - i dont own a tv..

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