2Yr Old Toddler Fined For Dropping Crisps - 17th May 2007 9:18pm
Originally Posted by BBC News
A council has apologised for issuing an £80 litter fine after a toddler dropped two crisps on the pavement.
Barbara Jubb's granddaughter, two-year-old Emily, dropped a packet of Quavers in Crawley, West Sussex.
Mrs Jubb, 57, picked up the bag but kicked two stray crisps into the gutter - and was given an on-the-spot fine by two council wardens.
"We have apologised to the family for being overzealous and are happy to have cancelled the fine," said the council.
Barbara Jubb's granddaughter, two-year-old Emily, dropped a packet of Quavers in Crawley, West Sussex.
Mrs Jubb, 57, picked up the bag but kicked two stray crisps into the gutter - and was given an on-the-spot fine by two council wardens.
"We have apologised to the family for being overzealous and are happy to have cancelled the fine," said the council.
Jeeeze I dunno what the world is coming to... well the UK at least!
BBC News Report