That's the nastiest part of the scam 'if you pay before x time we'll reduce the fine' nah, the fine was always the smaller figure they just double it as it's a naked cash grab. Any change you can appeal?

Don't let it cast a shadow on an otherwise good time though. I miss one thing about all of the covid hysteria just being able to walk into things queue free (those that were still open, of course) or travel on empty trains and buses. Not worth all of the other damage done, tbf but that was a sweet little silver lining.