Discarded cigarette butt leads to £100 fine for South Normanton resident
"If there is no bin available or littering signage nearby, this is not an excuse to litter”
A resident from South Normanton has paid a £100 fixed penalty notice (FPN) for throwing a cigarette butt from their vehicle.
The littering incident was witnessed by a Bolsover District Council Enforcement Officer whilst on a patrol in Shiners Way, also South Normanton.
A Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency check was carried out to identify the registered keeper of the vehicle, following the incident on October 13, and the fine was issued via post.
The council has a zero tolerance approach to littering and will issue an £150 (reduced to £100 on early payment) FPN to anyone who is witnessed littering.
The FPN is an alternative to being taken to court. Even if the person picks up the litter, they will still be issued with a FPN if it is clear their intention was to leave it.
A spokesperson said: "If there is no bin available or littering signage nearby, this is not an excuse to litter and the person will still receive an FPN."