A Beaconsfield man’s attempts at a roadside repair have cost him an $814 fine from EPA Victoria, after his van dumped fuel on someone’s driveway.
The fuel spread out onto open ground and into a drain that leads to Cardinia Creek.
The spill was reported to EPA by a member of the public who was alerted by a strong smell of fuel when they were passing a few minutes later.
EPA officers found no sign of efforts to capture the spilled fuel to prevent harm to human health or the environment.
Spilled fuel is prescribed as dangerous litter under Section 115 of the Environment Protection Act 2017.
Under the Environment Protection Act 2017 and the Infringements Act 2006, the man has the right to have the infringement notice reviewed or be considered by a court.
Members of the public can report pollution by calling EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or providing details online at epa.vic.gov.au/report-pollution/reporting-pollution
