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NSW litterbugs on road to fines

The fine for aggravated littering such as lit cigarette butts during extreme conditions is $900.

For the first time in NSW fines for littering from vehicles can be issued based on reports from the public, NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes has announced.

Mr Stokes said reports from the public of littering from cars, trailers and trucks can result in a fine under the new system.

"Thousands of community members already report littering from vehicles to the EPA each year resulting in warning letters, so we know there is tremendous support in the community for reporting and a low tolerance for littering," Mr Stokes said.

"We want people to know that, if they litter from a vehicle, they run the risk of being seen, being reported and facing a hefty penalty." Mr Stokes said the new reporting system will be up and running from February 1, and fines will be issued for offences from March 1.

Fines for littering from a vehicle range from $250 for an individual, $500 for a corporation, to $900 for aggravated littering such as lit cigarette butts during extreme conditions.

For more information visit the EPA website. (www.epa.nsw.gov.au/litter/index.htm)