Peter Forsberg
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What is the fine for throwing a lite cancer stick out the car window? I see 4 or 5 a day when leaving work. Do they care that it is very dry outside and fires can start very easily in these kinds of conditions.
Peter Forsberg said:What is the fine for throwing a lite cancer stick out the car window? I see 4 or 5 a day when leaving work. Do they care that it is very dry outside and fires can start very easily in these kinds of conditions.
I am a cop, but couldn't tell you what the fine is. What ever the fine for littering would be is what it is. The problem is that fine is in an obscure part of the transportation article, so many officers, including me, don't bother to look it up. I haven't seen anybody throw a cigarette out of a vehicle in several years. Last time I did, I wrote the ticket.Peter Forsberg said:What is the fine for throwing a lite cancer stick out the car window? I see 4 or 5 a day when leaving work. Do they care that it is very dry outside and fires can start very easily in these kinds of conditions.
Wow like I said I see it several times a day going to and from work. I'm sure Cops have other things to worry about I was just curious.smcop said:I am a cop, but couldn't tell you what the fine is. What ever the fine for littering would be is what it is. The problem is that fine is in an obscure part of the transportation article, so many officers, including me, don't bother to look it up. I haven't seen anybody throw a cigarette out of a vehicle in several years. Last time I did, I wrote the ticket.
smcop said:I am a cop, but couldn't tell you what the fine is. What ever the fine for littering would be is what it is. The problem is that fine is in an obscure part of the transportation article, so many officers, including me, don't bother to look it up. I haven't seen anybody throw a cigarette out of a vehicle in several years. Last time I did, I wrote the ticket.
Maybe he was trying to get you to back off his bumper. :shrug:belvak said:Take a drive up Rt. 5 about 5:30-6:00 in the morning. Sorta looks like fireworks there are so many being tossed! My biggest gripe other than the danger of starting fires, is that I am half afraid anymore to leave my sunroof open. One day the guy in front of me tossed one out of his sunroof and it just barely missed coming in mine.
I see a couple each morning as well. I'm a smoker, but not in the car. But if I did, I'd ashtray the butt instead of tossing it... 0.02belvak said:Take a drive up Rt. 5 about 5:30-6:00 in the morning. Sorta looks like fireworks there are so many being tossed! My biggest gripe other than the danger of starting fires, is that I am half afraid anymore to leave my sunroof open. One day the guy in front of me tossed one out of his sunroof and it just barely missed coming in mine.
aps45819 said:Maybe he was trying to get you to back off his bumper. :shrug:
There is NO WAY a car in front of you can get a butt in your sunroof unless you're trying to save gas by drafting
Magnum said:I hate it when there is someone in the car in front of me smoking with the window down. Makes my truck smell like smoke. Maybe they should ban people smoking in cars :shrug: That would resolve the littering problem
RoseRed said:Don't even go there.
smcop said:I am a cop, but couldn't tell you what the fine is. What ever the fine for littering would be is what it is. The problem is that fine is in an obscure part of the transportation article, so many officers, including me, don't bother to look it up. I haven't seen anybody throw a cigarette out of a vehicle in several years. Last time I did, I wrote the ticket.
belvak said:Take a drive up Rt. 5 about 5:30-6:00 in the morning. Sorta looks like fireworks there are so many being tossed! My biggest gripe other than the danger of starting fires, is that I am half afraid anymore to leave my sunroof open. One day the guy in front of me tossed one out of his sunroof and it just barely missed coming in mine.
also at night when they throw it and it scares the crap outta you then you realise what it is.beamher said:try rt. 4 during the morning commute......... i don't like when people toss cigarettes out the window put doing it while the vehicle is moving is just stupid and inconsiderate
Nah, people just wait til there isn't a cop on their tail to toss it out. My guess is he doesn't drive an unmarked vehicle.beamher said:that sounds unbelievable
I had one hit my hood - not far from sunroof territory. I was probably three car lengths behind the other car at about 50 mph or so. Not quite the recommended 1 car length per 10mph, but not exactly drafting either.aps45819 said:Maybe he was trying to get you to back off his bumper. :shrug:
There is NO WAY a car in front of you can get a butt in your sunroof unless you're trying to save gas by drafting
desertrat said:Nah, people just wait til there isn't a cop on their tail to toss it out. My guess is he doesn't drive an unmarked vehicle.
It's a two point offense on your license:§ 21-1111 (d) Refuse on highway or public bridge or in public waters.- A person may not throw, dump, discharge, or deposit any trash, junk, or other refuse on any highway or public bridge or in any public waters.
And jail, fine, or both:§ 16-402. (6) Any violation of § 21-1111 of this article ...................2 points
§ 10-110. Litter Control Law.
(c) Prohibited.- A person may not:
(1) dispose of litter on a highway or perform an act that violates the State Vehicle Laws regarding disposal of litter, glass, and other prohibited substances on highways; or
(f) Penalty.-
(1) A person who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in this subsection.
(2) (i) A person who disposes of litter in violation of this section in an amount not exceeding 100 pounds or 27 cubic feet and not for commercial gain is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,500 or both.