Laws of Littering Source: Officer Roger Hellenbrand (Belleville Police Chief)
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Laws of Littering
Source: Officer Roger Hellenbrand (Belleville Police Chief)
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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
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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)
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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
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Questions
Is candy thrown out at parades considered littering?
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Answer
Yes, parade candy is considered litter.
Closed roads have no “traffic” laws
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Question
What is considered litter?
•Any substance placed unnaturally
•Everything
Question
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Are biodegradable substances considered litter?
By law everything is litter
Probably won’t get ticketed for littering a biodegradable substance
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Are leaves considered litter?
• Yes, in excessive amounts
Question
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Is Chewing gum considered litter?
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Answer
Yes Probably won’t get
ticketed
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Is animal or human feces considered litter?
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Answer
Yes, all animal & human feces should be picked up