No I’m not talking about Monica Lewinski.
This sign is located in Commerce City, Colorado, on southbound 270 about 1 mile before the Vasquez exit. This is one of the busiest highways in Colorado – something like 1 million cars drive by this sign every day.
As I stood on the side of the highway and snapped this photo – I was ankle deep in litter. I looked around, and there was litter everywhere. It’s not working.
I wonder who is responsible for this sign. Did they think there was even a remote chance a $1,000 fine for littering would ever be enforced? I am convinced that no one has ever paid a $1,000 fine for littering. I would be surprised if anyone in Colorado has ever paid a $1 fine for littering.
I would very much like to see an effective anti-litter program. But this is just stupid. I suggest a more honest approach.
The sign says:
$1000 FINE
FOR
LITTERING
ENFORCED
Instead of making silly threats – a simple direct statement, such as “please do not litter”.