Sheffield car wash owners fined for operating through coronavirus lockdown

Owners of two car washes in Sheffield have been hit with £1,000 Covid fines.
By Claire Lewis
Published 26th Nov 2020, 14:46 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Read More
Police defend decision after issuing Covid fines to men ‘roaming the streets’ in...

South Yorkshire Police officers and Sheffield Council officials visited two car washes in the city yesterday, which were found to be operating illegally during the coronavirus lockdown.

LATEST: South Yorkshire Police boss raises fears over cuts to service

Car wash owners have been hit with £1,000 fines for breaching Covid rulesCar wash owners have been hit with £1,000 fines for breaching Covid rules
Car wash owners have been hit with £1,000 fines for breaching Covid rules

Car washes are not deemed to be essential services under Covid rules.

POLICE: 'Disgust' at pay freeze for South Yorkshire police office officers

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

South Yorkshire Police said: “We went out yesterday with partners from Sheffield Council and issued two businesses with £1,000 fixed penalties for operating under lockdown, despite them previously having been warned this was unlawful.

“We continue to enforce lockdown regulations and businesses operating illegally can expect a visit.”

Police officers have issued fines to car wash owners for breaching Covid rules during lockdownPolice officers have issued fines to car wash owners for breaching Covid rules during lockdown
Police officers have issued fines to car wash owners for breaching Covid rules during lockdown

The Government today announced that South Yorkshire will be subject to Tier 3 rules when the current lockdown ends on December 2.

Different areas of the country all fall within different tiers, with those in Tier 3 subject to the strictest regulations.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Households have been told they can mix with two others for five days over Christmas.

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a digital subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.