Andy wrote:
I believe that the current system
makes any Travelcard validity override the need to touch in, this may
change with the GBP4.00 charge being introduced.


What has happened for you is, as you have a 1-2 season ticket, you have
paid a 3-6 single, which is the maximum fare for any journey you could
possibly make (except north of moor park), which is in effect the same
as the £4 penalty for pre-pay users with no season ticket. Bear in
mind though that if you touch in but fail to touch out, lets say in
zone 3, with a 1-2 travel card, you'll likely be charged for the full
3-6 single rather than zone 3 only.

You should still be touching in even if the gates are open and you have
a season ticket for where you are, as it allows LUL to monitor the use
of the service, and (hopefully) to provide a better service for all.