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Because it is prohibited and can start a fire.
Because it can start a fire or endanger road safety. The prohibition covers the road and its surroundings. Do not throw out cigarette ends or other dangerous objects: dispose of the fully extinguished cigarette end in a suitable receptacle when safe. This prohibition does not authorise smoking while driving.
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Because it is only prohibited in rain, never in dry weather.
Because it is prohibited and can start a fire.
Because a cigarette end always extinguishes any existing fire.
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