Hamburg introduces permanent ban on weapons in local transport!

Hamburg introduces permanent ban on weapons in local transport!

A comprehensive and permanent ban on weapons in local public transport comes into effect immediately in Hamburg. As already decided on Monday, this ban applies to all stations and vehicles of the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) throughout the city. This measure was announced by Interior Senator Andy Grote and represents a significant step in the city's security strategy. There have been restrictions at the main train station and other central locations for a long time. Now this regulation is being extended to all buses, trains and ferries in order to increase the safety of passengers, especially during the festive Advent season when the likelihood of conflicts increases ndr.de.

The new ban covers a variety of dangerous items, including knives, firearms and impact and stabbing weapons. However, there are exceptions: Unpackaged knives that are needed by craftsmen for work, for example, or locked knife blocks can be carried. Signs will now be installed at all train stations drawing attention to the ban. This is happening as part of the security package recently passed by the federal government, which offers the federal states new scope to improve public safety, such as hamburg1.de reported. Further details on the implementation and control of these rules are to be announced in a press conference by Interior Senator Grote and Transport Senator Anjes Tjarks.