Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes welcomes Scottish Government plans for crack down on littering from vehicles amid "significant increase" of problem in Highlands
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PLANS for tougher action against irresponsible litter-bug motorists have been welcomed by a local MSP.
Kate Forbes, who represents the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s pledge to crack down on littering from vehicles.
Last week Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham announced that the new measures – making it an offence to drop litter from vehicles – will be included as part of a future Circular Economy Bill.
Ms Forbes believes it is important that motorists understand a "throwaway culture", which can blight some of the most beautiful spots in the Highlands, is unacceptable.
“This is very welcome news for my constituency, which has seen a significant increase in roadside littering," she said.
"Sadly, some people are happy for their own vehicles to be spotlessly clean by chucking their litter out the window for somebody else to tidy up.
“These changes tighten up and toughen up the legislation to clamp down on such thoughtless actions.
“I hope we’ll start to see a change to roadside verges – and soon – particularly as we move into the summer tourist season.”
