DRIVERS across Dorset can now use dashcam footage to report rubbish thrown from vehicles - and if the driver is caught they could face a fine of up to £100.

Litter Free Dorset is calling all drivers on Dorset’s roads to report these incidents to help keep roads and verges clear of litter.

Anyone in Dorset can report rubbish thrown from a vehicle using the Dorset Council online reporting page.

A Litter Free Dorset spokesperson said: “If you see someone littering, you can report it online and upload dashcam footage as supporting evidence.

“Reports can still be made without dashcam footage, but it is the best form of evidence to support your report.”

Jeremy Gallagher, enforcement team leader at Dorset Council: “We act on every single report we receive, so we’re encouraging all drivers around Dorset to take action against litter thrown from vehicles by keeping an eye out and reporting incidents using the online form. Remember: See it - Report it.”

Emma Teasdale, Litter Free Dorset coordinator: “We all know that cigarette butts contain harmful chemicals that can harm wildlife and pollute our seas and rivers, but did you know that cigarette butts are the most commonly littered item in the UK?

"Shockingly, over 7 million UK drivers have admitted to dropping cigarette butts out of their cars.

"By encouraging all drivers to report incidents of litter thrown from vehicles, Litter Free Dorset is reminding Dorset drivers that it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect the natural environment we’re so lucky to live in.”

In May this year, Dorset Council spent four days removing 1.5 tonnes of litter and fly-tipped rubbish from just one Dorset road, costing money as well as causing road disruption.

How to report an incident:

  1. Use the map to pinpoint where the litter was dropped. You can also add specific details about the location of the inciden
  2. Add the details of the vehicle involved e.g. make, model, colour, number plate and where the rubbish was thrown from
  3. Upload any dashcam footage you have of the incident. (You can still upload a report without it, but dashcam footage is the best form of evidence to support your report.)
  4. Provide your contact details so that Dorset Council can contact you if they require any further information.

To report an incident visit dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/DWP_Report_litter_on_the_highway_or_pavement