The crackdown on littering drivers aims to address the widespread issue of discarded coffee cups, fast food wrappers, nappies, and cigarette ends littering roadsides
Drivers have been issued a stern warning that they could face a £150 fine for littering from their own vehicle.
The rules apply even if it’s a passenger who is responsible for the rubbish being thrown out. This change in law means councils no longer need to prove who was responsible, making car owners accountable for any litter tossed from their vehicles.
Wheeldon Brothers, a family-run waste management firm, cautioned: “The government’s raised the maximum on-the-spot penalty for littering from £80 to £150 in 2018. Under these changes, local councils now possess the authority to fine car owners when evidence indicates litter was thrown from their vehicle.
“According to National Highways, yearly, they remove around 200,000 sacks of litter from the country’s motorways. The cost is around £50 a sack-about the same as fixing a pothole-and money that could be better spent elsewhere on road repairs.
“The crackdown on littering drivers aims to address the widespread issue of discarded coffee cups, fast food wrappers, nappies, and cigarette ends littering roadsides and motorway’s which will hopefully lower these numbers. Litter thrown from vehicles not only damages the environment and incurs substantial costs but also jeopardises the safety of road workers tasked with its removal. Let’s keep our roads clean. We urge drivers to simply hold onto their litter until they spot the nearest bin.”
Wheeldon Brothers provide dependable waste services and recycling to homes and businesses across Greater Manchester. The caution comes as drivers could face a £150 fine for littering from their own vehicle, reports Birmingham Live.
On its website, Wheeldon portrays itself as “an eco-conscious, family run waste management company, bringing reliable waste services and recycling to homes and businesses throughout Greater Manchester.” They “offer a total waste management service to cover all your needs. We are committed to environmental sustainability, ensuring that we recycle everything we can.”
