No butts: Smokers liable for cigarette fines
Stuart Page (Associate)
I have been asked by a client today to advise on the position of flicking a cigarette butt out of the window of a car.
There have been lots of cases on this since the smoking ban was introduced in 2007 because people have to smoke outside and drop cigarette ends. Under the Environmental Protection Act any dropping of litter is an offence, arguments have been used such as biodegradable but these have been unsuccessful.
Some of the fines for cigarettes being discarded have been as high as £750.00!
Fixed penalties are usually offered at the first instance. If you really think you are not guilty of the offence then by all means go to court and defend it but bear in mind these cases have a media interest therefore be prepared for your name and address to appear in the local press.
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Crime & Fraud | Ralli | 
August 3, 2010 10:05 am
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