May 3, 2024

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From April 1st the schedule will change "hours of silence"


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An important change in public order (after the time change) occurs on April 1, according to the order of the police and in connection with the onset of the “summer season”.

This means that from April 1, the hours of public silence will change, and violators will be prosecuted according to the degree of guilt. Normal quiet hours during the summer period, which begins on April 1 and ends on September 30, are from 15:00 to 17:30 and from 23:00 to 07:00.

Please note that during the winter season, from 1 October to 31 March, the normal quiet hours are from 15:30 to 17:30 and from 22:00 to 7:30. What is prohibited during quiet hours:

  • Work or other activity that creates noise. In exceptional cases of emergency, when a delay is impossible, with a special reasoned permit from the head of the relevant police department, work may be allowed to be carried out, especially for public works, causing noise.
  • The operation of any musical instrument or radio, tape recorder or TV at high volume, shouting, noisy dancing and any other noisy event in a residential or other private premises.
  • Singing, chanting, using musical instruments, operating radios, tape recorders and televisions on the streets, squares and other public places of residential premises, as well as in public transport.
  • Noisy games in coffee shops, bowling alleys or other community centers, as well as shouting and harsh discussions of visitors to these centers.
  • Noisy arguments at car stops (buses, taxis, etc.), loading or unloading cargo that creates noise, as well as loud engine operation.
  • Using sirens or other sound devices or security systems without an emergency reason, as well as testing them.

Violators of the provisions are prosecuted according to the severity of the offense. For this purpose, citizens can contact the police to confirm the violation, as well as to file charges against the violator. It is worth noting that disturbance of silence during the daytime perceived much more serious than similar at night.



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