Oh, now that would be nice if they'd do but it seems to be so much easier to toss the trash simply out of the window and into the countryside
by Michael Smith (Veshengro)
Roads Minister Mike Penning said: "Litter is an unsightly and unnecessary burden and one that we can easily avoid - that's why I am asking people to take one simple step towards make the roads a safer and more pleasant environment for everyone. The money and staff resources spent removing nearly a quarter of a million sacks of litter from England's motorways could be far better spent elsewhere. Following the 'Bag it, Bin it!' message is an easy way to reduce litter. If all drivers kept a bag in their vehicle to store rubbish and then disposed of it safely, it would be a really positive move in tackling roadside litter."
The Highways Agency plans to repeat and extend its roadside message campaign during the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Agency will also look to work with Defra and Keep Britain Tidy to raise public awareness of the dangers and costs of litter, and ensure that England's motorways and major roads are set to provide safe and pleasant journeys during the Games.
The question is why only the motorways and major A roads? Why not all roads, motorways, A road and B roads? Is the countryside outside of the major routes not also worth keeping clean.
We need to encourage, nay force, all drivers to stop tossing trash simply out of the window and we need to get people to understand that fly-tipping is not very nice. In fact it is antisocial and a felony.
Let's be proud of our country and countryside and keep it tidy. It is not that difficult.
© 2012
