The locations of dog walkers caught leaving poo behind in Fife have been revealed.
Nineteen fines were issued in the kingdom last year, from Kincardine to Auchtermuchty, but only seven were paid.
Data obtained by The Courier reveal where the culprits were caught.
They also show 126 fixed penalty notices have been issued in the last five years, but only 56 were paid.
Where were the fines issued?
In the last year fines were issued in the following locations:
- Stupart Road Kincardine
- Kenmount Place, Kennoway (two fines)
- Ravencraig Park, Kirkcaldy
- Blairadam Park, Kelty
- Old School House, Dewar Street, Dunfermline
- Maxis Bank, Buckhaven
- Lochty Avenue, Kinglassie
- Robert Smith Court, Lumphinnans
- School Brae, Dysart
- Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy
- Wood Stock Court, Glenrothes
- Burgh Court, Lochgelly
- Leslie, Glenrothes
- Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy
- Street Record, Kirkcaldy
- Pitmeddan Wynd, Auchtermuchty (two fines)
- Earn Road Footpath, Kirkcaldy
The Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act was published in 2003 as a way to protect members of the public from abandoned dog waste left on streets and roads.
Both police and authorised council staff can issue a fixed penalty notice of £80.
In Tayside similarly low numbers were found.
Neighbouring Dundee City Council issued 10 fines last year but only received three payments.
In Perth and Kinross, five fixed penalty notices were dished out but only one was paid, while in Angus 16 charges were issued and seven payments collected.
Fighting back against dog poo in Fife
Dawn Jamieson, Fife Council’s safer communities manager, said: “Dog fouling is an observable offence so to be able to issue a fixed penalty we have to witness the act taking place, or have members of the public willing to give a formal statement to enable us to take any action.
“We also need to know the identity of the individual in charge of the dog at the time the offence takes place to be able to issue a fixed penalty.
“The fixed penalty notice is £80 and increases if unpaid after 28 days.
“If the fine remains unpaid, Fife Council can take steps to recover the debt.
“Dog waste can be disposed of in any public general waste bin.
“If you see someone failing to clean up after their dog and would like to report it, it can be reported to a local councillor who can pass on the information in confidence.
“If anyone has information on who may be responsible, please report it at fife.gov.uk/dogfouling, giving as much information as possible, or call 03451 550022.”
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