Salzburg's police ready for safe Halloween night: protection against riots

Salzburg's police ready for safe Halloween night: protection against riots

The police in the city of Salzburg are preparing for a quiet and safe Halloween night. In recent years there have been repeated attacks and disorders, especially in the city center and in night clubs in the Airport Center Wals. Therefore, the police have now taken additional measures to ensure that the celebrations are peaceful.

Police spokesman Hans Wolfgruber emphasizes that the authorities take into account the increased number of people. "The Salzburg police will be present with a sufficient contingent of uniformed and civilians," he said. An essential part of the strategy is to focus more on traffic safety, whereby it is checked whether drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

important warnings of violations of the law

The Federal Criminal Police Office also made clear announcements about the danger situation around Halloween. "Supposedly harmless pranks can result in serious legal consequences," warned the authority. The activities that are considered punishable include smearing public and private property, damage to mailboxes and garbage cans as well as theft and threat. In the event of violations, not only fines are for the perpetrators, but also prison terms in more severe cases.

Although children under the age of 14 cannot be prosecuted, injuries are still able to assert civil law claims. This means that residents and owners can request compensation for damage such as smeared walls or destroyed objects.

rules for children and adolescents

The Austrian youth protection laws also regulate the outdoor times for children and adolescents. Under the age of 12 can be outside in Salzburg until 9 p.m., while children under the age of 14 are mobile with permission from their parents until 11 p.m. Young people between the ages of 14 and 16 can even be on the road until one o'clock in the morning, which means that parents have to adapt to greater responsibility, especially during the celebrations this evening.

With this comprehensive information and an increased police presence on Halloween evening, Salzburg hopes to ensure a safe and joyful atmosphere for everyone involved. Ready announcements show that security and compliance with the laws during the celebrations have top priority for the police.

For additional details on the developments related to Halloween in Salzburg, interested readers can have the comprehensive reporting on Salzburg.Af read.