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Mr M – v – Bradford Council
(BQ00186-2508)

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Decision Date: 2025-09-10

Outcome: Dismissed

• Littering from Vehicles
• Approved device / camera
• Evidence
• Liability
• Litter
• Ownership
• Registered Keeper
• Standard / burden of proof

This case makes clear that the registered keeper of the vehicle remains liable to the council for the civil littering penalty, even if they themselves did not throw, drop or otherwise deposit the litter.

The case also covers the fact that the council must prove a person throws down, drops or otherwise deposits litter from the vehicle and leaves it on land the council has a duty to keep, so far as is practicable, clear of litter.

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