LONDON (Kashmir English): A woman in the United Kingdom (UK) was slapped a fine of £150 after she poured leftover coffee onto a roadside drain.
According to media reports, the incident occurred at a bus stop. She was standing at the stop when she poured the remaining coffee from her cup into the drain beside the pavement.
Police officers present on the occasion, who witnessed the act, fined her £150 under the Environmental Protection Act, which prohibits throwing litter or any form of waste on streets.
“Coffee pouring a minor violation”
However, the local council later reviewed the matter and deemed the violation minor, leading to the cancellation of the fine.
The woman said her action was unintentional and assured authorities that she would avoid repeating such a behaviour in future.
