Fag out of car window - 17th Jan 2010 1:07am
Ok new here so will try and cover this correct.
Did you know you can be fined if you flick you fag end from your car ?
About 3/4 weeks back I recieved a fine through the post for allegedly this: I dont recall doing this so cant admit it or deny it, the fine is £75 or £50 if paid within 14 days.
I phoned up the number given and was told that ignorance of the law is not an excuse to break it, I asked why if I done it they never just had a word and explained the law (I was at red lights they claim), I was told they dont have to.
Asked about evidence and was told that I was seen by a litter warden who took my details and then can do a pnc check to get the drivers (me) details.
The official who allagedly seen this has said he will fight it all the way including court if I choose that option, I have sent a letter to his boss 10 days ago with my feelings etc and had no reply.
Do the people here feel this is the correct thing by either me or the council, god they could be on to a money maker here if they go to near the pubs and take all the details of the drunks, or would they as the cynic in me seems to feel I was targeted as a driver as it does not involve approaching someone.
Also would yo give your details if you dropped litter to a council official and how would they know if it was correct, I dont feel this is in the public interest and makes the figures look good about litter louts instead of targeting the problem ones who dump cars/caravans and black bags etc.
Any help or advice welcome.
Did you know you can be fined if you flick you fag end from your car ?
About 3/4 weeks back I recieved a fine through the post for allegedly this: I dont recall doing this so cant admit it or deny it, the fine is £75 or £50 if paid within 14 days.
I phoned up the number given and was told that ignorance of the law is not an excuse to break it, I asked why if I done it they never just had a word and explained the law (I was at red lights they claim), I was told they dont have to.
Asked about evidence and was told that I was seen by a litter warden who took my details and then can do a pnc check to get the drivers (me) details.
The official who allagedly seen this has said he will fight it all the way including court if I choose that option, I have sent a letter to his boss 10 days ago with my feelings etc and had no reply.
Do the people here feel this is the correct thing by either me or the council, god they could be on to a money maker here if they go to near the pubs and take all the details of the drunks, or would they as the cynic in me seems to feel I was targeted as a driver as it does not involve approaching someone.
Also would yo give your details if you dropped litter to a council official and how would they know if it was correct, I dont feel this is in the public interest and makes the figures look good about litter louts instead of targeting the problem ones who dump cars/caravans and black bags etc.
Any help or advice welcome.