Make littering from a vehicle a driving offence with penalty points”
Make littering from a vehicle a motoring offence that results in penalty points on the driver’s licence, in addition to any financial penalty. This should apply where litter is thrown from a moving or stationary vehicle on public roads.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 8/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 8/100,000
- 10 MAR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Reduce roadside littering: penalty points, increase fines, fund litter picks https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757624
- 11 FEB 2026Petition created
Background
Litter thrown from vehicles harms the environment, endangers wildlife, and creates hazards for other road users. It also costs local authorities millions each year to clear roadside rubbish. Current penalties are mainly fines, which many offenders ignore or do not see as a serious deterrent. Penalty points would create a stronger deterrent and encourage drivers to take responsibility for waste from their vehicles.