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How much is a littering fine?
The £250 penalty Stephen Lang received for littering is a common fixed penalty notice amount. However, the maximum fine for littering in England can be up to £2,500 if the case goes to court. This significant difference underscores why it's far better to pay a fixed penalty notice than to ignore it and risk prosecution.
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