Drivers could receive penalty points on their licences if they are caught fly-tipping – leading to a potential ban from the roads – under new government proposals.
In a statement, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said the new measures, which would apply in England, Scotland and Wales, would be aimed at “empowering local authorities to deal with fly-tipping”.
The government is also urging councils to seize and crush vehicles belonging to people caught fly-tipping.
