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New debris law raises penalties and creates litter-abatement fund; patrol and UDOT pledge enforcement and outreach
Summary
House Bill 53 (effective July 1) elevated penalties for throwing lighted debris, required court data collection, and created a litter-abatement fund; Highway Patrol and UDOT described enforcement and cleanup costs.
Major Jeff Nyberg and Colonel Mike Rapich briefed the committee on HB 53, which went into effect July 1 and changes criminal penalties and data collection for debris-related incidents. Why it matters: debris on Utah roadways causes crashes and serious injuries; the state handles thousands of debris calls per year and UDOT spends millions annually on cleanup. Key provisions and…
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