Road debris refers to any loose material or object on the roadway that does not belong there and may pose a hazard to traffic. Road authorities or cleanup crews (e.g., street sweepers or highway patrol) are responsible for removal. Drivers must secure their loads and may face penalties for dropping debris. In case of large or dangerous debris, drivers should report it to local road services.
A fallen tree branch on the road. (Tenerife, Spain) © Wikimedia.org/Mike Peel, CC BY-SA