Banned and Fined
Friday October 27, 2006
photo from TSA.gov
A little known fact is beginning to surface from all of the banned and confiscated items at airport screening points: not only can your items be confiscated, but you can be fined for even attempting to bring a banned item in your carry-on.
I have never encountered or witnessed fines being assessed so it was surprising to read that the TSA had handed out over $1 million in fines during 2005. These fines can be assessed if you knowingly or unknowingly try to bring a banned item through the airport security screening points.
The Chicago Tribune is one of the many news outlets reporting on the added hassles of air travel - potential fines!
A few resources about what you can and cannot bring with you on board.
What ever happened to “due process”? I guess these clowns have the public over a barrel. If you make a fuss over the fine, they will not let you through the checkpoint, and probably label you a terorit or something. Then, of course, they call law enforcement who has no choice but to back up TSA.
hey
its very reasonable point of view.
Nice post.
realy gj
thank you