Going through subway ticket barriers

Hi there, I've had my pacemaker for 2 months so am new to all of this. I wondered if I would be affected going through ticket barriers if I was travelling by train or on the subway.  (LONDON) Can anyone advise me please.  Thanks 

4 Comments

nope

by Tracey_E - 2018-04-02 18:48:30

Just walk on through!

No problem

by LondonAndy - 2018-04-02 19:30:10

I do it every day. Also, no problem with airport security arches, store security barriers etc.

Subway barriers

by The real Patch - 2018-04-02 20:45:05

What those two failed to tell you was if you don't pay and jump the barrier the subway authority can shut down your pacemaker remotely...

barriers

by Dexter - 2018-04-08 14:37:44

Oh, 'The real Patch' is sooooo funny. The only caution I received was the older metal detectors they use for screening at airports and other buildings. They said to walk straight thru and not stand still in it due to the magnetic issue. I've never had a problem. The newer ones where you raise up your arms are not a problem at all because of different technology. Occasionlly you have to tell security that you have a pacemaker if they pick up on it during your scan, but most of the time no one seems to notice.

You know you're wired when...

Your device acts like a police scanner.

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