Rome, fines of up to 450 euros for defacing or defacing monuments and for bathing in fountains

by Redazione , published on 11/07/2019
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Rome, new Urban Police regulation goes into effect: fines for those who deface monuments or bathe in the city's historic fountains.

The new Urban Police Regulations have come into force in Rome: the highlights of the text are the penalties for those who commit crimes against the city’s artistic heritage. New tables have been drawn up that set the amounts of the penalties (as well as reductions in case the offender pays the fine quickly): in particular, for those who deface, deface or damage historical, artistic, monumental and religious heritage, the fine starts from a minimum of 400 euros, while it ranges from 160 to 450 euros if one decides to take a bath in a historical fountain, and from 100 to 400 euros for those who violate the prescriptions regarding the protection of the decorum of parks, gardens and green areas.

Also prohibited are bivouacs, the sale of goods, drinks or services without authorization, and the affixing of stickers and posters on public and private property and on road signs: in this case, penalties range from 250 to 400 euros.

“After 70 years of waiting,” says Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi, “we have approved a new Urban Police Regulation that represents a complete and effective tool for the protection and decorum of the city and for the safety of citizens. We have overcome the phase of ordinances, with innovative and modern measures. With this latest piece, the entire system of sanctions becomes immediately applicable. The sanctions are now joined by the Urban Daspo, a measure that allows the authorities to remove those guilty of serious violations.”

Pictured: Rome, three female tourists bathe in the Gianicolo fountain in 2016

Rome, fines of up to 450 euros for defacing or defacing monuments and for bathing in fountains
Rome, fines of up to 450 euros for defacing or defacing monuments and for bathing in fountains


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