As of October 1st, the winter regime for quiet hours comes into effect, which lasts until the end of March. According to the applicable police regulation, these hours have been established with the purpose of ensuring social tranquility and avoiding disturbances, so that citizens can enjoy the necessary peace in their daily environment. For the winter period, the midday quiet hours are set from 15:30 to 17:30, while the evening period extends from 22:00 until 07:30 the following day.
During these hours, any activity that may cause disturbance or disruption of peace is prohibited. Specifically, the carrying out of works that produce noise is not allowed, except in exceptional emergency cases that cannot be postponed, where with a special permit from the competent Chief of the local Police Department the execution of public utility works that generate noise may be permitted. Furthermore, the use of musical instruments or sound reproduction devices at high volume, loud dances, shouting, and generally any noisy event in residences or other private spaces is prohibited. In public spaces, such as streets and squares, as well as inside vehicles, the use of music, playing instruments, singing, or other noisy activities that disturb quiet hours is not permitted.
In addition, restrictions also apply to coffee shops, billiard halls, or other entertainment venues, where noisy games, loud conversations, or disputes are prohibited. In parking areas for buses, taxis, and other vehicles, the intense operation of engines, shouting, as well as noisy loading and unloading of goods constitute violations. Finally, the use of sirens or other sound devices or security systems is not permitted without a reason of emergency, nor is their test operation.
Compliance with quiet hours is not merely a formal obligation but a substantial indication of respect for social coexistence and the daily life of fellow citizens. Violation of the relevant provisions may lead to the imposition of administrative fines, which is why adherence to the regulatory framework is essential to avoid unpleasant consequences.
