Thanks for all your replies. It's put my mind at ease.

I posted a question on here in December after receiving a letter with a fine for £40. I took the advice I got and ignored another letter, however, I have now received a letter from a company called Newlyn (bailiffs) who have been instructed by Civil Enforcement Ltd to "recover the £160 that I owe them". It says do not ignore this letter as further action may be taken at considerable cost to me. Do I continue to ignore? I'm starting to worry!!

Thank you for your help. I'm just going to ignore all the junk mail that they are probably going to send me. Unfortunately my sister in law got a parking ticket on the same day and although I had advised her of all the advice on this forum advising not to pay she paid it "for an easy life!" Thanks again.

Hi, I have received a parking contravention enforcement notice for £40 (if paid within 14 days or £70). The car park is at a shopping mall and is free for 3 hours but I had overstayed while doing my Christmas shopping. I have read other posts and people are advising not to pay these people. It is also concerning me that someone has said that they are being investigated by trading standards. What do I do? Thanks