New powers have been granted to London councils for them to fine drivers who throw litter out of the vehicle window
Vehicle owners, who litter even if it was a passenger in the vehicle that threw the rubbish, will face Penalty Charge Notices and fines of up to £100. Aided by London’s network of CCTV cameras they will be able to trace vehicle owners through number plates.
Keep Britain Tidy, a campaign group setup to raise awareness of littering, found that 1 in 5 people admitted to throwing litter out of the car window.