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People throwing take away litter out of cars a 'persistent problem' in some areas

In the past year, Bradford Council issued 2,293 fixed penalty notices, costing £100 each, to individuals caught littering from vehicles, marking a significant increase from 657 in 2022/23 and 1,750 in 2023/24.
The rise in fines is attributed to the implementation of 39 litter enforcement cameras across the district, with a focus on areas with a high number of takeaway establishments, where takeaway litter has become a persistent problem.
Most fines are issued to people littering from parked vehicles on the highway, with the vehicle's keeper held responsible if the litterer cannot be identified.
Councillor Anna Watson noted that people often "chuck everything out of their car window when they are parked up and have finished their food," contributing to the problem.
Bradford Council's initiative, utilizing a bespoke CCTV review suite and trained officers, aims to combat littering and fly-tipping, addressing the financial burden and resource diversion caused by these issues, while similar issues are being observed in Glasgow.

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