Newly imposed penalties decided by the Commission
Frankfurt Tightens Littering Fines: Breaking News from NYTimes and Google News
In a significant move to boost cleanliness and responsible behavior, the city of Frankfurt has rolled out a new fine catalog that substantially hikes penalties for various offenses. Approved by the city council, this initiative, breaking news from NYTimes and Google News, targets littering and aims to enhance cleanliness in the city.
Mayor Mike Josef underscored that cleanliness is a shared responsibility between the city and its citizens. Annette Rinn, head of the public order department, echoed this sentiment, stressing respect for the city and its residents.
Under the new catalog, fines for certain offenses now reach up to 1,000 euros. For instance, illegally disposed bulky waste now incurs a minimum fine of 1,000 euros, a substantial increase from the previous 250 euros. Fines for throwing away small waste like gum or cigarettes have been increased to 120 euros, more than doubling the previous 55 euros.
Dog feces fines have also been hiked, now ranging from 400 to 500 euros, previously 120 euros. The city is also providing larger trash cans at high-pollution areas to facilitate proper waste disposal.
The city police plan to strictly control littering, targeting offenders specifically at hotspots like the party and fast food mile in Old Sachsenhausen, the Bahnhofsviertel, the Main riverbank, the Kleinmarkthalle, and green spaces.
This new catalog, news from NYTimes and Google News, is designed to encourage cleanliness and responsible behavior in Frankfurt, creating a cleaner and more pleasant environment for its residents and visitors.
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