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Throwing a cigarette butt on the ground is

An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.

Resident card no. 111

Jeter un mégot par terre est :

Throwing a cigarette butt on the ground is

Answer. Prohibited, it is an offense punishable by a fine.

Interdit, c'est une infraction punie d'une amende.

A cigarette butt is waste that pollutes water and soil. Throwing it on the ground in the street is a minor offense punished by a fine.

The official text that proves it

« privilégier les transports en commun et le vélo ; respecter les espaces communs et ne pas y jeter de déchets ; »

Favor public transportation and cycling, respect shared spaces and not throw waste there.

In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet

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