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 What is considered litter? Any substance placed unnaturally Everything Question

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