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Summertime Offenses: Breaking the Rules in Germany's Largest Cities* Can Cost You a Pretty Penny
Note: These fines may vary across cities, and it's essential to familiarize yourself with your local rules and regulations.
Jumping into the warm weather season may come with a price tag in Germany's largest cities. Commonly overlooked "summer offenses" like barbecuing illegally, public urination, and improperly discarding cigarette butts can put a dent in your wallet.
Barbecuing Parties Meaning Steep FinesArguably the priciest offense is lighting up the grill where it's not allowed. On average, you can expect to pay at least 61.20 euros for this summertime slip-up. Freiburg im Breisgau imposes the highest minimum fine - a steep 150 euros. Frankfurt am Main is second with a 120-euro minimum, followed closely by several cities, including Magdeburg, Karlsruhe, and Bremen, with 100 euros as the starting point. Düsseldorf, however, is the city of leniency, with no "warning fee" imposed for illegal barbecuing.
Peeing in Public: A Costly MistakePublic urination is a costly mistake too, as many cities treat it as a public order violation. Several cities, including Karlsruhe, Mönchengladbach, Magdeburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, and Oldenburg, mandate a minimum fine of at least 100 euros. Braunschweig comes in second with a starting fine of 80 euros, while Essen sets the third-highest minimum with 75 euros. On the cheaper end, Hannover only charges five euros for this offense.
Flicking Cigarette Butts: A Fire HazardNegligently discarding cigarette butts can pose a significant fire hazard during the summer. Cities like Essen, Mönchengladbach, Magdeburg, and Freiburg im Breisgau impose the highest penalties, starting at 100 euros. You might face fines of 75 euros in Karlsruhe, while Frankfurt am Main, Dortmund, Dresden, and Halle an der Saale charge 55 euros each. Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bielefeld, Münster, Wiesbaden, Oldenburg, and Darmstadt share the fourth spot with minimum fines of 50 euros. Nuremberg and Leipzig are the most lenient, starting offenders with just 20 euros in fines.
It's worth noting that the specific maximum fines for each offense in each city are not compiled comprehensively in one public source. To gain a clearer understanding of the fines in your city, it's recommended to check the specific local regulations or municipal codes.
Sources:[1] www.larfirm.de[2] Wikipedia, "List of German cities by population"[3] Wikipedia, "List of cities in Germany"
Engaging in barbecue parties outside designated areas can lead to hefty fines, with the minimum starting at 61.20 euros in some cities and reaching as high as 150 euros in Freiburg im Breisgau.
Public urination is a costly mistake, with many cities imposing a minimum fine of at least 100 euros for this offense, while Hannover charges the least at just five euros.
