also i would like to point out that my name is spelt incorrectly on the court paperwork at the ticket does that make a difference

Hi i got a FPN on the 23/03/12 for driving with my fog lights on in genuine error- it was the 1st time driving at night in the car as i had collected it earlier in the day- i am a disabled driver with adaptions and i neglected to hear the dealer explain the lights as i was ensuring they were fitted correctly for safety, i pleaded with the police officer and nothing i then fell ill with a stomach upset as i have ibs In the mean time i received a further steps notice- i then phoned up the court and advised i was going to write in - but i fell unwell again- around the end of june they stated that they would give me 14 days to write in which i did but they sent the case to marstons on the 11th of july and recieved my letter on the 13th- i stated i had been unwell and provided my work schedule showing i was off and doctors notes they did hold the case but have now sent it back to the baliffs i would like to point out that i have never refused to pay for this ticket i have simply asked for common sense given the circumstances I got a response from the central ticket unit basically upholding the ticket and stating that: ' i have carefully considered all points raised in your correspondence regarding the above fixed penalty notice and have to inform you that the ticket remains in force. As it has fine registered it will continue to be dealt with by the central finance unit. i note from our records that i took you three months to contact us to contest the ticket and you only did so when you had been notified that the fine had been increased due to the non payment. The fact you had been unwell and working and did not have time to deal with the fixed penalty notice does not eliminate the fact that the offence had been commited i am not in a position to withdraw the ticket and as you did not elect for a court hearing within the required time frame this option is also no longer available to you. Under the circumstances the only option to you is to pay the increased fine to the central finance unit to prevent any further increases. It has been decided that the fixed penalty notice will stand and i am therefore unable to enter into any further correspondence. ' So as it stands the fine is with Marstons and i have been unable to pay with the central finance unit as they say its with the baliff they have also refused to set up a payment arrangement. i know what marstons are like and they wont be interested in any payment arrangements i dont see why i should pay marstons my fine along with £85 quid for a total of £130 for sending a 5p letter. any ideas as to my options would be most helpful thanks guys. i have been hearing that i could get the fine paid and then produce the documents if the baliff turns up - is this true ?

hi guys wondering if you can help, i received an unwelcome visit from a bailiff from ross and roberts to collect an unpaid pcn notice, my partner closed the door to get me but when we came down the stairs the guy was in the communal hallway - he had not been given an invitation, the door was fully closed so either he opened the door or the door was ajar by millimetres. He damanded i pay the following parking charge notice £112.00 todays visit charge £35.00 charges incurred £13.70 vat £9.74 total £170.44 this company had never tried to contact me before - the bailiff never showed any ID or any court certification or produced a valid warrant of execution. i had asked for 2 days so that i could file a statutory declaration of the TEC but he refused and wouldn't leave when asked and even disturbed a neighbour I then asked to speak to his manager who stated that if i didn't pay within 15 minutes he would attend and add £130.00 to the balance also i am disabled. i paid him to get him out, he didn't ask about or care about my circumstances and even though the letter mentions payment instalments he refused to talk about them.. i will complain to Ross and Roberts - doubt that will get me far i am concerned that this individual may have acted outside of the law I think i have been fleeced any advice here guys ? thanks omar