Brickbat: No Good Deed

In the United Kingdom, a man named Paul Tomlinson was fined after he cleared snow and ice from a sidewalk in front of his home. Tomlinson, who lives in Sheffield, used hot water to melt the ice, but the water later refroze, creating a slippery surface. Local authorities issued him a fine of £90 for making the pavement hazardous. Tomlinson expressed frustration, noting he was only trying to help his neighbors and make the walkway safer for pedestrians.