You did not know you had been fined until bailiffs arrived.
Make a statutory declaration and the proceedings and the fine are invalid. This stops the bailiffs and revokes their fees. Any money taken by bailiffs is refunded. You can claim damages if enforcement action was taken.
The declaration must be addressed to a designated officer of the sentencing court. It can be sworn before a solicitor or Commissioner of Oaths. Take photo ID. Fee is usually £5. Send it by RECORDED DELIVERY.
Note: If you do not use recorded delivery, the court will ignore it. Section 14(2) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 requires delivery by recorded service.
You were not given a "Collection Order". Make a Statutory Declaration under Part 30.2 of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2015.
If you have not been means tested, complete form MC100 and post it to court with the below letter.
If unemployed, ill or lost your job since fined, ask the court to reassess your means under Section 85 of the Magistrates' Court Act 1980.
Magistrates are more likely to grant stay of enforcement if you appear in person.
Pay online or in person at court. Get a receipt. Court machines do not ask for bailiff fees.
Once paid, the warrant ceases to have effect. Paragraph 6(3) of Schedule 12 applies. Enforcement agents must cease action when the fine is paid.
You must notify the bailiff in writing under Paragraph 59(2).
If the bailiff acts despite payment, contact me immediately. Police involvement permits civil action against the force.
Section 78(5) makes overcharging a summary offence.
If needing more time, use this government guidance to reclaim the case from bailiffs and repay in instalments via the court.
Paragraph 2 of Schedule 6 Courts Act 2003 allows unpaid work orders where enforcement is impractical.
Call the fines officer and request appeal against warrant issue.
See if you can appeal. Ask on an online motoring Forum.
Do not answer unknown callers. Do not confirm your identity. Park vehicles off-highway or on private property if no Blue Badge.
Improper seizure from non-residential or non-highway locations may breach Schedule 12, paragraph 14(6).
Bailiffs have 90 days to execute a warrant. Afterwards, it returns to the court. You may attend court, plead hardship, and request payment plan. Bailiff fees revoked.
Four main firms enforce HM Court fines: