A van driver in Kent has been hit with a hefty fine of £488 after being caught throwing a banana skin out of his window. Sean McMahan, from Herne Bay, was initially fined £150 for the offense, but the case was escalated to the council’s legal team when he failed to pay. McMahan was due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court, but he did not attend and was found guilty in his absence. The fine consists of £220, a victim surcharge of £88, and council costs of £180. The incident highlights the stricter regulations surrounding littering offenses in the Canterbury district, with fines for such offenses recently increased. Littering fines now range from £150 to £500, while fly-tipping fines have risen from £400 to £1,000. This case serves as a reminder that such actions are not only damaging to the environment but can also be costly for offenders.
Van Driver Fined £488 for Throwing Banana Out of Window, New Littering Penalties Spark Backlash, UK
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