my penalty was issued on the 28/10/2015. I received two warnings but just ignored both. Im a graphic designer, so i tend to do a lot of design work in regards to these kinds of forms, and looking at them they are done terribly. The initial penalty warning forms, were all off-centre and out of line. the paperwork which i have received from DCBL, has no MOJ logos, and all logos on the form are blurred. The bottom of the letterhead has each branch address again all blurred. there's just no professionalism at all to these forms which to me just suggest there just some cowboy company throwing their weight around trying to intimidate me until i pay. IDR car i hope this is as far as it will go for both our sakes, as to me it really is no serious crime. Ive spoke to various friends who all told me they have received letters from DCBL now, and apparently they have returned the penalties back to NGP and they have just sent letters out again.

I parked in the 'Miller and Carter' car park down by Cardiff Bay and was issued a ticket in basically a dim lit, empty car park. I was issued a ticket from NGP which i ignored, to then receive a second warning (Final Reminder) which again, i've ignored. Although i am slightly concerned about the tickets and the threat they impose, they don't seem as though they have the authority to issue such a harsh penalty. Ive now received a letter from the DCBL titled "Notice of Debt Assignment" which is telling me the fine now stands at a staggering £180.00, with a second stage enforcement fee of £160.00, and a third stage fee £265.00. Has everyone else who's been issued this just ignored it and the later letters they've received?. I've spoke to a lot of people who've just ignored the consistent threats. If it was from Cardiff Council or the police, then i would take it more serious, but this just seems to be some easy money making [problem]. Reading through this forum has been very helpful, but i would appreciate it if i could get some feed back on what stage everyone else is at in terms of this penalty