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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Ruby Flanagan

Drivers warned they face £150 on-the-spot fine for throwing litter out car window

Drivers could face an on the spot fine of £150 if they are caught throwing litter out of their car window while driving, LeaseCar.uk has warned.

Many drivers may see this as a minor offence however, the act is classed as littering and is a criminal offence on the roads - even if the litter is biodegradable.

A lot of drivers do not realise that some seemingly innocent driving acts could actually see them disqualified in extreme cases.

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