Prohibition of fireworks in Prague – Aktuálně.cz
Since last year, the capital has banned the use of fireworks and firecrackers in many places. Restrictions apply throughout the year in the historic center, parks, on the waterfront or near the hospital. It will also touch on the traditional New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve celebrations. The municipality thus wants to protect the inhabitants and the animals.
“The decree regulating pyrotechnics in the metropolis was adopted with the aim of increasing the safety of the inhabitants and reducing the noise that results in the death or injury of many animals every year,” the City of Prague wrote.
The ban applies to the entire conservation area Prague. It is not possible to fire Rachels in the Old Town or Malá Strana. The decree also applies to most parks, pyrotechnics are prohibited in popular locations, such as Stromovka, Petřín or Letenské sady. The municipality also prepared for this interactive map, where it is possible to verify the firing of pyrotechnics, even according to individual streets.
“In the past, the uncoordinated firing of rockets has increasingly threatened the safety and health of not only the inhabitants of the metropolis, but also the animals that live in the city,” said Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) for the server Today. “I believe that people will forgive their firing again this year, especially in the city center and near watercourses,” he added.
An increased number of police officers will check the streets during the night. There is a fine of up to 10 crowns on the spot for violating the regulation, and even up to 100 thousand crowns in administrative proceedings. The restriction does not apply to professional fireworks that require special permission. But the capital does not plan to hold any fireworks last year.
Nevertheless, traders praise this year’s sale of pyrotechnics. Some even report higher demand than before the covid. The Czechs mostly buy so-called compact fireworks, where one box is filled with a large number of ran and created a rich effect on one ignition.
Due to the problems with maritime transport, not so much of China is on the goods market this year as in previous years. In addition, due to higher transport costs, but also materials for the production of pyrotechnics, the prices of these goods will rise. Next year could be higher by 20 to 35 percent.
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