A standard colour TV Licence currently costs £180, following a price increase in April. But TV Licensing has revealed that those trying to avoid the charge while still watching TV can be caught by their fleet of vans. A statement on the TV Licensing website says: “We operate a fleet of vans equipped with advanced detection tools. Changes in TV Licence Fees Over the YearsYou can be fined up to £1,000 by a court if you are caught watching or recording live TV or using BBC iPlayer without a valid TV licence. You do not need a TV Licence to watch:streaming services like Netflix and Disney Pluson-demand TV through services like All 4 and Amazon Prime Videovideos on websites like YouTubevideos or DVDsYou do need a TV Licence if you: