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Motorists will be exploited as cash cows if councils are allowed to collect speeding fines, campaigners said yesterday. Town halls are seeking control over 20mph and 30mph zones, arguing a lack of traffic police makes roads dangerous – leaving residents at risk. The plans have been put forward by London Councils, a body that represents the capital’s 32 boroughs.  Setting out the proposals, it said the maximum fine of £130 for council infringements was insufficient and would need to be raised.  Town halls are seeking control over 20mph and 30mph zones, arguing a lack of traffic police ...

Litter wardens have sparked fury in a Royal borough for using ‘Stasi-like’ tactics to rack up fines by targeting innocent residents. Patrollers in Windsor slapped an 82-year-old with a £100 fine after a piece of tissue fell from her handbag as she rummaged for her keys. The privately hired snoopers – who have been dubbed ‘litter Stasi’ by civil liberties groups – followed Margaret Newton home and issued a fixed penalty notice that warned she faced court action and a £2,500 fine if she failed to pay up. Heavy-handed wardens were also criticised after issuing a £100 penalty to ta...