The first anti-spitting by-law in the country will be introduced by Enfield Borough Council next month.
Following years of attempting to force through the policy, new legislation will be introduced on December 8.
The quest to stop the spitters started in 2011 as protesters against street spitting needed a petition with 2,750 signatures to start a formal debate.
However, more than 4,800 people signed a petition in support of stopping people who spit on the streets of Enfield.
Those found guilty by litter patrol staff will be fined up to £500.
Enfield Over 50s Forum’s President, Monty Meth, has been a big campaigner in getting spit of the street and is delighted to see the new by-law come in next month.
He said: “We managed to attract almost 5,000 people to sign this petition which shows great support across the borough.
“There was slight resentment when the ban was first announced but I think that this will definitely help our community come together and will encourage more people to have a greater community involvement.
Plans progressed quickly with support flocking in for a by-law to be put in place.
Fears were raised in October 2012, as the Government’s Department for Communities called for more evidence to ban spitting in public.
But, campaigners could rejoice in July 2013 when Eric Pickles gave the go-ahead to criminalise spitting in public across the borough.
