What is the fine in your state for littering the highways?

Question

What fine would you have to pay in your state for throwing litter out your car window while on the highway? (or interstate, parkway, expressway, etc...)

Also... what other penalty might you incur besides a fine? (For example, in California, I hear a judge might force you to do eight hours of community service cleaning litter off the roads.)

*It would be a great help if you can list the type of offense it is...
i.e. -- Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500.

Thanks...
T.

Answer 1

Every person convicted of a violation of California's littering code shall be punished by a mandatory fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 upon a first conviction, by a mandatory fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 upon a second conviction, and by a mandatory fine of not less than $750 nor more than $1,000 upon a third or subsequent conviction. In no case may the court order imprisonment in the county jail for a violation punishable under this subdivision, unless imprisonment is ordered pursuant to the Penal Code. In addition to the fines imposed the court will order the offender to pick up litter or clean up graffiti at a time and place within the jurisdiction of the court as follows: (1) For a first conviction, the court shall require the offender to pick up litter or clean up graffiti for not less than eight hours. (2) For a second conviction, the court shall require the offender to pick up litter or clean up graffiti for not less that 16 hours. (3) For a third or subsequent conviction, the court shall require the offender to pick up litter or clean up graffiti for not less than 24 hours.