FIGURES show that 25 adults under the age of 25 in the Dorchester postcode area were caught watching television in the past year without a licence.
TV Licensing is issuing a reminder to students that if they are caught watching live TV without a licence they could face prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
It says 80 per cent of first year students are under 25 and students who may live in the Dorchester area have to abide by the law, which means being covered by a current TV licence if they’re watching live television.
TV Licensing adds that 99 per cent of students own a device capable of streaming live TV.
South West spokesman Richard Chapman said: “With nearly all students owning at least one device capable of showing live TV – such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet computer – they should know the law around being correctly licensed.
“If you’re watching live TV on any device you need a TV licence.
"Students and young adults need to be aware of their legal responsibilities.”
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