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Laws of Littering. Source: Officer Roger Hellenbrand (Belleville Police Chief) . What Actions are Taken If a Person Litters Out a Car Window?. Car is pulled over Officer determines who is responsible (if more than one person in car)
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Laws of Littering Source: Officer Roger Hellenbrand (Belleville Police Chief)
What Actions are Taken If a Person Litters Out a Car Window? • Car is pulled over • Officer determines who is responsible (if more than one person in car) • If No one assumes responsibility a Citation may be given to all or just the driver
If Responsible Person Admits • Asked to pick up trash • With Cooperation • May just be given a warning depending on the substance & the police officer involved • No cooperation • Fined $88.80 (WI) • Fines Vary by state • $172 (Municipal)
What is Considered Litter? • Any substance placed “unnaturally” • May not be “ticketed” for every type of litter • Water dumping • Cigarette butts • (Depends of the Police Officer & Judge) • Natural resources may or may not be litter (Amount?) • Oil • Sand
Questions • Is candy thrown out at parades considered littering?
Answer • Yes, parade candy is considered litter. • Closed roads have no “traffic” laws
Question Question • What is considered litter? • Any substance placed unnaturally • Everything
Question Question • Are biodegradable substances considered litter? • By law everything is litter • Probably won’t get ticketed for littering a biodegradable substance
Question Question • Are leaves considered litter? • Yes, in excessive amounts
Question • Is Chewing gum considered litter?
Answer • Yes • Probably won’t get ticketed
Question • Is animal or human feces considered litter?
Answer • Yes, all animal & human feces should be picked up