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Laws of Littering

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

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  1. Laws of Littering Source: Officer Roger Hellenbrand (Belleville Police Chief)

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. 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

  5. Questions • Is candy thrown out at parades considered littering?

  6. Answer • Yes, parade candy is considered litter. • Closed roads have no “traffic” laws

  7. Question Question • What is considered litter? • Any substance placed unnaturally • Everything

  8. Question Question • Are biodegradable substances considered litter? • By law everything is litter • Probably won’t get ticketed for littering a biodegradable substance

  9. Question Question • Are leaves considered litter? • Yes, in excessive amounts

  10. Question • Is Chewing gum considered litter?

  11. Answer • Yes • Probably won’t get ticketed

  12. Question • Is animal or human feces considered litter?

  13. Answer • Yes, all animal & human feces should be picked up

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