After a two-year break from the Coronavirus, consumers can light fireworks again this year. The sale began on December 29. Where to buy rockets and firecrackers summarizes FOCUS online here.
But rocket firing can be dangerous, which is why there are bans in many places this year.
That’s why firecrackers are banned in many places
For the first time after a two-year break due to the corona virus, people in Germany can meet in larger groups and celebrate New Year’s Eve. Clubs, discos and bars also expect high sales. Especially at the beginning of the year there are crowds of people outside – which is precisely why many communities and municipalities ban firecrackers. Pyrotechnic articles can be life-threatening if used incorrectly.
“The most common injuries on New Year’s Eve include burns and other hand injuries, including loss of fingers,” warns the Johanniter. Some cities in Lower Saxony and Bremen have therefore again decided to limit firecrackers at the turn of the year. In large cities, noise protection is also used as an argument for banning firecrackers.
Where can’t I light fireworks on New Year’s Eve?
There should be a ban on fireworks, especially in places where there are many people. As a rule, firecrackers are not permitted in the immediate vicinity of churches, hospitals, old people’s homes and children’s homes, as well as in particularly fire-sensitive buildings such as half-timbered houses. In addition, municipalities can regulate further prohibitions.
In the inner cities of Aschaffenburg, Augsburg, Bamberg, Landshut, Passau and Straubing firecrackers are banned in many parts.
Bayreut Ban on firecrackers in the historic centre.
Berlin established three taboo zones. In parts of Alexanderplatz, in the Steinmetzkiez, on Pallasstraße in Schöneberg and around the Moabit prison (JVA) in Mitte. Böllern is prohibited in these regions.
In Bremen, Bremerhaven and Emden there is a ban on fireworks in some areas on New Year’s Eve. In Bremen, the Schnoorviertel, the area around the town hall and the famous “Schlachte” mile will remain free of firecrackers. “Violations can be punished with a fine of up to €5,000,” he shared police with. You are preparing for another busy night.
Up of Frankfurt famous Main Bridge, the Iron Bridge a Sylvester no fireworks are allowed.
The same goes for the center Göttingen. According to a city spokesman, this should protect not only people, but also the medieval building fabric in the city centre.
Around the Binnenalster and on the Rathausmarkt a Hamburg firecrackers are prohibited. The ban applies to the streets Jungfernstieg, Neuer Jungfernstieg, Lombardsbrücke, Ballindamm, Reesendamm and Rathausmarkt.
In Hanover The city center should not be allowed to carry and burn New Year’s fireworks from 8pm to 3am on New Year’s Eve, according to the city administration. The city justified this decision with the high risk of injury, which means that the police are always extremely busy on New Year’s Eve. “The fireworks were often aimed deliberately at people,” he says.
In Ingolstadt There is a ban on fireworks in the city centre.
Karlsruhe bans firecrackers on market square and palace square. In Constance, Radolfzell (district of Constance), Ravensburg, Calw, Rottweil and Villingen-Schwenningen (district of Schwarzwald-Baar) there is a ban on fireworks in the old town and in the vicinity of historic buildings which could be damaged by flares.
Around Cologne Cathedral Rockets and firecrackers are banned on New Year’s Eve. Luggage is checked on site.
In Marburg there are taboo areas, for example in the upper city.
In Monk Fireworks will be prohibited on Marienplatz and in the pedestrian zone between Viktualienmarkt and Stachus. At the same time, there is a special ban on firecrackers within the environmental zone of the Mittlerer Ring. Category F2 rockets with a unique bang effect cannot be ignited. Rockets and firecrackers without a bang, on the other hand, yes.
Nuremberg has issued a firecracker ban in parts of the city centre.
Rosenheim Ban firecrackers wherever there are wooden huts, such as near Christmas markets.
Schweinfurt after the big fire on New Year 2019, ban firecrackers in the city center.
In Stuttgart there is a ban on fireworks within the city ring.
Because on the North Sea island Marmalade there are many thatched houses, there is a year-round ban on firecrackers. Violations can result in a complaint and a fine of up to €50,000.
In the historic center of Thuringia firecrackers are banned in some places. Also in parts of Bad Blankenburg, Saalfeld, Schleusingen and ablutions there is a ban.
The city Trier imposed a general decree on fireworks in the main market area.
In Wurzburg firecrackers are prohibited in the following places: on the old main bridge, in Augustinerstraße, in Domstraße, in Glockengasse, in Sternplatz and at the Vierrohrenbrunnen.
There are almost no restrictions in turn Bodensee-Regionin Freiburg, To pour, Heilbronn, Cassel, Koblenz, Ludwigshafen, Neu-Ulmor Ulm.
What should I consider when firing firecrackers and rockets?
-
Make sure you take it
consideration for pets
and small children. - Read the instruction manual before launching the rocket.
- Keep your distance from fireworks.
- Never light New Year’s flares while still holding them.
- Pay attention to the wind direction and the surrounding houses and trees.
Read also:
Golden Rules – Six snack traps to avoid when losing weight
