TV licence: This is how many Fifers were fined or warned for not having a licence
Fewer than 200 people were fined or warned for failing to pay their TV licence in Fife last year, according to the latest figures.
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The data for 2019-20 also showed a big drop on those caught in 2018-19.
The official figures from the Scottish Government also showed that, across both years, the majority of offenders were women.
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In 2019-20, a total of 62 men and 133 women were caught.
No-one was taken to court and prosecuted in the district court under the Communications Act 2003.
A colour TV licence costs £159, and black and white licence is £53.50.
You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they are broadcast, and to watch on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.