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Northstowe resident ordered to pay £619 after throwing cigarette from car window in Cambridge




A Northstowe resident has been ordered to pay £619 after throwing a cigarette from the window of a car in Cambridge.

Ivan Atanasov, of Britannia Road, Northstowe, was witnessed by Cambridge City Council enforcement officers discarding the cigarette from a window of a Mercedes in East Road in April 2022.

Discarding cigarette butts on to the ground is an offence
Discarding cigarette butts on to the ground is an offence

Atanasov confirmed being the driver and was issued with a fixed penalty notice of £150 for the offence, but failed to pay.

The matter was referred to court, where Atanasov did not enter a plea and, without being present on November 15, was found guilty and told to pay a fine of £220, plus costs of £365 and a £34 victim surcharge.

Cllr Rosy Moore, executive councillor for climate change, environment and city centre, said: “Throwing your cigarette butt on the ground is littering, which is a criminal act. It is damaging for our city, as it contains toxins, such as nicotine, which if swallowed by children or animals, can lead to poisoning and other health risks. It also makes the city look untidy and uncared for and invites further anti-social behaviour.

“We take all levels of environmental crime very seriously and will pursue a ‘zero tolerance’ approach against anyone who chooses to litter or commit other environmental crimes.

“On this occasion, it was our enforcement officers who witnessed the littering, but I ask residents who see it happening to report it to us so that action can be taken to tackle irresponsible behaviour and keep our city clean and safe.”

To report littering, go to cambridge.gov.uk/report-litter.



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