That is compared with 52% who said the same thing in a survey conducted in May last year. Neighbors house under construction, just had to go and pickup all the litter that the workers have thrown onto my parents property. Northern Ireland had the lowest percentage of respondents who believe road littering is more prevalent, at 49%. The AA recommended local authorities should be given greater funding to support enforcement of vehicle occupants who drop litter, and clean-up operations. “Tossing rubbish from vehicles spoils the environment, costs millions and puts road workers’ lives at risk when they must clear up.

Source: The Times November 24, 2025 05:15 UTC