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Hi there,
While in the car, my toddler needed the toilet. We pulled over at the next lay-by and I hurriedly emptied the contents of his travel pot
so he could use it again.
A few weeks later, I got a fine from Enfortis (on behalf of Lincs County Council for littering.
I appealed, stating exceptional cirumstances as we had to empty the pot quickly to prevent my boy having an accident.
They declined and said there was a bin in the layby.
But it was dark, and the wheelie type bin was obscured by bushes and undergrowth and camouflaged. I honestly didn't see it at the time (only on the photo they sent later).
I was in such a hurry/panic I admit I didn't look for a bin.
My question is, is this likely to go to magistrated court, and if it does, would I be successful in defending.
The other thing is, we live 4 hours away from Boston, so attending would take a day, so I wouldn't attend court. Do you know if I can submit a statement in my defence?
Thank you so much for any help.
Rob
While in the car, my toddler needed the toilet. We pulled over at the next lay-by and I hurriedly emptied the contents of his travel pot
so he could use it again.
A few weeks later, I got a fine from Enfortis (on behalf of Lincs County Council for littering.
I appealed, stating exceptional cirumstances as we had to empty the pot quickly to prevent my boy having an accident.
They declined and said there was a bin in the layby.
But it was dark, and the wheelie type bin was obscured by bushes and undergrowth and camouflaged. I honestly didn't see it at the time (only on the photo they sent later).
I was in such a hurry/panic I admit I didn't look for a bin.
My question is, is this likely to go to magistrated court, and if it does, would I be successful in defending.
The other thing is, we live 4 hours away from Boston, so attending would take a day, so I wouldn't attend court. Do you know if I can submit a statement in my defence?
Thank you so much for any help.
Rob
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