Surely people will just continue to shake the pot until they have the amount of salt they want. This will not reduce the amount used. I agree, things are going too far. Council's have to find a way to use up their quota so that they will be given the same amount next year. Barnsley Council recently took up all the pavements outside my Dad's house and replaced them. It was totally unnecessary. There is a road nearby which desperately needs resurfacing, but that would cost too much, so it is left in an appalling state.