Sefton Council is warning motorists that they are not above littering laws after a taxi driver was caught on dashcam footage throwing rubbish out of his window.

Paul Morttram, 32, a Sefton licensed taxi driver, was found guilty in his absence of three counts of littering at a hearing at Sefton Magistrates Court on August 15.

He now faces a fine of £300 and £333 in costs and victim surcharges after originally failing to pay a fixed-penalty-notice.

Dashcam footage filmed by a concerned motorist on January 9 clearly showed Mr Morttram throwing rubbish out of his drivers’ window three times in the space of two minutes while travelling through Bootle.

The footage was passed to Sefton Council’s Environmental Enforcement Team and, when interviewed, Mr Morttram admitted to the offences.

He was issued with three separate fixed-penalty-notices, totalling £150 but after repeated failed attempts to contact the defendant, legal action was taken.

Magistrates this week found in favour of Sefton Council and Mr Morttam was ordered to pay £633.

Cllr Paulette Lappin, Cabinet Member Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services, said:

“We are very pleased with the outcome and want people to realise no matter how big or small an item is, dropping litter is an offence and this applies to all members of the public, regardless of if you’re on the pavement or in a vehicle.

“The best way to avoid a fine or a court appearance is to not drop litter.

“Littering is consistently one of the main concerns raised by residents and the council spend over £3 million per year cleaning up litter.

“We pursue a vigorous enforcement approach by issuing fixed penalty notices and it is only by prosecuting individuals who don’t pay, that the council can present a robust enforcement deterrent.

Well done to that person for reporting this heinous incident.

Originally Posted by cotton man

Well done to that person for reporting this heinous incident.

Seconded, even though I'm guessing yours is sarcasm.

Originally Posted by Ceam

Seconded, even though I'm guessing yours is sarcasm.

Quite the contrary, the country is knee deep in discarded rubbish left by inconsiderate ignorant morons who, by their actions cost the rest of us hard cash to clear up.

I beeped my horn at some male in his late teens/early twenties today after he threw a brown food bag from McDonalds/KFC on the floor outside Subway on Eastbank St. I told him he had dropped something - to which he responded angrily, as expected. As he and his female friend caught up with me at the lights, I told him there was a fine for dropping litter. His reply - "It is bio-degradable, so they can't fine me for it". I told him not to be so ridiculous and asked if he was for real. You couldn't make it up!

Same at Ocean Plaza and in Kew McDonalds,the hedgehog cars,those with the pricks on the inside type,as the driver,and their passengers park near to the bins,in groups of around 5-8 vehicles,and when they finish their meals,throw the cups,left over food,and packaging,onto the floor,and never pick any of it up,and then drive off,leaving their mess to be blown around the car parks,and then they will return a couple of hours later,and do the same thing all over again.See them EVERY evening,from 10.00pm to 1.30pm the usual times.Their excuse when questioned "They have staff who clear the parking areas,so mind your own effin business"Typical youths of today,No Respect for anyone,or anything else for that matter.