Skip to main content Skip to accessibility
This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser. If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099.
Government of Jerseygov.je

Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

Instances of littering fines (FOI)

Instances of littering fines (FOI)

Produced by the Freedom of Information office
Authored by States of Jersey and published on 04 October 2017.
Prepared internally, no external costs.

​Request

In the last five years how many people have been fined for littering (including dog fouling) - Policing of Roads, Parks and Sea Beaches (Application of Fines) (Jersey) Law 1957.

Response

The below table shows the number of offences recorded by police since January 2012. No offences were reported in 2016 or to date in 2017. Fines were issued in four of the cases, one for failing to remove dog faeces and three for litter offences. Two cases of litter were witnessed by police officers whilst on patrol and a third was recorded on CCTV. Fines ranged from £75 to £150.

​Specific offences​20122013​2014​2015​Total​
​Deposit litter-Regulation 2(1)(b) Policing of Roads Regulations 1959​2​12​1​​6
​Failing to remove dog faeces​2​2

 

Back to top
rating button