Responsabilidad civil por desechos arrojados desde vehículos

Explicación Simple

Si tiras basura desde tu auto, puedes ser responsable y tener que pagar por ello. La ley dice que no solo el conductor, sino también los pasajeros, pueden ser considerados culpables.

Es como si en una fiesta, alguien tira comida al suelo y el dueño de la casa tiene que limpiar. Todos los que estaban en la fiesta pueden ayudar a que eso no pase.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está manejando su coche con amigos. Durante el trayecto, uno de sus amigos tira un envase de bebida por la ventana. Según la ley, Juan puede ser multado y tener que pagar por haber arrojado basura, aunque no fue él quien lo hizo.

Penalidades

Los infractores enfrentan multas y pueden ser demandados por daños.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

The legislature finds that the cost of removal and disposal of solid waste, including litter, from vehicles is an onerous burden upon the public, and that the criminal law is not always adequate in dealing with the problem. This requires the imposition of civil liability as provided in this section. For purposes of this section, "owner" as to a vehicle means the owner of the vehicle, but in the case of a leased vehicle means the lessee. If any solid waste, including litter, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, bottles, garbage, papers, refuse, trash, cigarette filters, debris from fireworks, or any form of offensive matter is thrown, deposited, placed, or dumped from a vehicle upon any street or highway, public land, or upon private land without the consent of the owner of the land, a violation of this subdivision occurs and civil liability is imposed upon the owner of the vehicle. The driver and passengers riding in a vehicle are constituted as the agents of the owner of the vehicle for purposes of this subdivision. It is a defense to any action brought pursuant to this section that the vehicle was stolen. This section is not applicable to the owner of a vehicle transporting persons for hire or transporting school children. A person who violates this section is subject to the civil penalties for littering and an action for damages as specified in section115A.99. A civil action may be commenced as is any civil action or by the issuance of a citation to the owner of the vehicle by any law enforcement officer who has reason to believe that a violation has occurred. Actions commenced by the issuance of a citation by a law enforcement officer shall be tried by the prosecuting authority responsible for misdemeanor prosecutions in the jurisdiction where a violation occurs. An