Penalty charges
- From 1st July 2004 the charge for Penalty Charge Notices issued in the Wigan Borough will be £60.
- There is a 50% discount if payment is made within 14 days of issue.
- If the Penalty Charge Notice is unpaid after 28 days a Notice to Owner is sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle and the full charge is payable.
- If the charge is unpaid it increases by 50% upon issue of a Charge Certificate.
- If the charge is then registered as a debt a £5 court fee is also payable.
- If bailiffs are instructed to recover the debt, bailiff charges are also payable.
Example of cost/charges
A Penalty Charge Notice cost is £60:
- if it is paid within 14 days then the cost is reduced to £30;
- if it is not paid within 28 days of a Notice to Owner, then a Charge Certificate is issued and the cost increases to £90;
- if the charge certificate remains unpaid, it will then be registered as a debt and costs increase to £95.
