Why throwing litter out of your car in Italy could now cost you thousands

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Italy is reforming its road traffic regulations. High fines are intended to deter environmental offenders. Security cameras facilitate enforcement.

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This is reported by DPA.According to the decree, which comes into force on Saturday, August 16, drivers can be fined up to 18 thousand euros ($21 thousand) for throwing a bag of garbage from a car window onto the street or sidewalk.Fines apply regardless of whether the car is stationary or moving. Small items such as napkins, plastic bottles or cigarette butts can be subject to a fine of up to 1188 euros.If drivers throw garbage in a reserve or …

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Italian police can now more easily punish those who throw cigarettes or other waste out of their cars. This is foreseen by a government regulation that came into effect at the weekend. It will no longer be necessary to catch a motorist in the act to impose a fine. Throwing out a cigarette can result in a fine of up to 1,880 euros (47,000 crowns).