Drivers caught tossing cigarette butts out of a car window could be slapped with up to 10 demerit points and a $11,000 fine under new penalties introduced by the NSW Government. The minimum penalty for drivers caught is five demerit points, but during a total fire ban the penalty will double to 10 demerit points a fine of up to $11,000 - enough for provisional and learner drivers to immediately lose their licence. Drivers caught tossing cigarette butts out of a car window will be slapped with five demerit points under new penalties introduced by the NSW governmentPassengers face a $660 fine for dropping their cigarette on or near the road - which will double during a total fire ban. More than 200 people were caught throwing lit cigarette butts in 2019. Rural Fire Service Association secretary Steve Robinson urged members of the public to report anyone seen throwing lit cigarette butts out their vehicle window.

Source: Daily Mail January 16, 2020 20:55 UTC