An expert says a common new year home-cleaning mistake could land you with a £300 fine and points on your driving. January is a popular time for households across the UK to clear out clutter and start the new year with a fresh perspective.
But ditching too much could spell disaster if you are caught by the police, according to Select Car Leasing’s Graham Conway. He said: “The start of a new year brings lots of change. Many of us like to give our homes a good clean-out and get rid of things that no longer serve a purpose.
“But all that junk has to go somewhere and often we turn to our local tip for help.