Venice, daspo arrives for boorish tourists: rude people will be expelled from the city

The Municipality of Venice decides on strong actions against boorish tourists: the new urban police and security regulation presented by the junta and now awaiting approval by the city council contains several measures to curb the phenomenon of rude tourists, but also to curb squatters.

There are several prohibitions imposed on tourists: forbidden to sit with feet soaking in water, forbidden to dive in canals, picnic in certain areas, and wash in fountains. Drastic measures are also taken against those who use Venice’s calli as public toilets, for those who lie on the steps of churches and palaces, and for those who drink from glass or ceramic containers outside the permitted perimeters. Some of the more unique bans include the use of surfboards in high water and celebrating graduations or bachelor or bachelorette parties if they involve disturbing the public peace. Also, established is the prohibition of alcohol consumption from 7 p.m. until 8 a.m. in an area beyond a 5-meter radius of the venue that dispenses it.

Behavior contrary to the regulations will be punished with fines from 100 to 300 euros, and a “daspo,” or removal order from the territory of Venice, of 48 hours may be ordered, and in case of recidivist behavior the measure may be extended up to six months. With regard to squatters, the ban on obstructing access to railways, terminals, schools, squares, parks, monuments and churches is intended to target illegal porters carrying tourists’ luggage, as well as beggars and in general all those who engage in unpermitted activities on the street. The new regulation is expected to pass through the city council by the end of July.

Venice, daspo arrives for boorish tourists: rude people will be expelled from the city

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