Keeping roads litter-free

摘要

Roadside litter blighting our motorways is not only unsightly, it's expensive with taxpayers footing a hefty bill of ￡10 million annually. And with car owners now facing fines if other people drop litter out of their vehicles under new laws approved by peers, it's a topic that was recently at the centre of debate in the House of Lords. The Highways Agency is calling on road users to help reduce the amount of litter on its motorways and major A-roads and recently launched its first litter strategy.