7 common hot weather habits that could leave Brits facing huge fines – up to £5000

7 common hot weather habits that could leave Brits facing huge fines – up to £5000Taking sand, shells or pebbles could result in a £1,000 fine. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Mia Raja 13:35, Sun, May 31, 2026 Updated: 13:35, Sun, May 31, 2026 Littering in an outdoor space can cost Brits up to £150 (Image: Getty)While Brits are currently still having fun in the sun, there are some hidden fines many will not be aware of. From littering laws to footwear fines, being unaware of these rules could cost Brits a lot of money – with some penalties charging rulebreakers up to £5000. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) To spread awareness of these fines The Sun has complied a list of seven common hot weather habits that Brits might not be aware are illegal. Fines can differ significantly depending on the extremity of the violation. But, if Brits keep these rules in mind, there’ll be no problem staying on the right side of the law this summer. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyBrits could receive a fine for barbecuing in the wrong place (Image: Getty)1. Barbecuing on beaches and in parksWhile undoubtedly a fun summer activit...