A Suffolk leader has spoken out against the issue of drivers throwing litter, including bottles of urine, out of their windows on major roads near Ipswich.
Suffolk county councillor Christopher Hudson has noticed a constant rise in drivers coming in from the Port of Felixstowe slinging out their rubbish on the A12 and A14.
He says more should be done to change behaviour and tackle littering.
The issue has lasted for several years, with major campaigns urging people to stop throwing litter out of their car windows on the two major Suffolk roads.
The Copdock Interchange was ranked as one of the worst places in the UK for litter in 2017.
"The increasing litter strewn across our roads is not just an eyesore; it’s an affront to our community, our environment, and our pride in this county.
"Every discarded bottle, every fast-food wrapper, every plastic bag tells a story of neglect.
"This is not who we are, and it’s not the legacy we want to leave behind.
"The impact on wildlife, the local ecosystem, and even road safety cannot be ignored.
"Enough is enough. The roads of Suffolk deserve respect. It’s time to clean up—for ourselves, for our future, and for the county we love."
He also added that there are no toilets for drivers to use when coming from Felixstowe, which has resulted in bottles of urine being left on the Suffolk road.
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