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Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Popular European capital to get 14 ‘quiet zones'- and tourists can be fined up to £1,700 for being too noisy
Plus, the European city break with £1.66 beers – and it's just a few hours from the UK FINE FIASCO Popular European capital to get 14 'quiet zones'- and tourists can be fined up to £1,700 for being too noisy A POPULAR European capital is introducing 14 'quiet zones' where tourists can get fined up to £1,700 for being too loud. Lisbon, Portugal, is introducing 14 new quiet zones across the city to try and curb noise levels. Advertisement 4 'Quiet zones' restrict noise in certain areas of the city Credit: Alamy 4 In total, there will be 26 'quiet zones' Credit: Alamy 4 The city will be overhauling it's 'noise map' Credit: Alamy According to a recent study, 13.6 percent of Lisbon's residents are exposed to noise levels above 65 decibels specifically due to traffic, reports Time Out. However, the city council is attempting to change that. Since 2014, the city has been working to manage its noise levels, including producing a noise map. The city already has 12 areas which are considered 'quiet zones' - where environmental noise should be not exceed 55 decibels during the day and no more than 45 at night. Advertisement According to DecibelPro, 55 decibels is equivalent to "a quiet home environment, a residential street, or a normal conversation between two people". And 45 decibels is equivalent to the noise of an average home or normal conversation. Lisbon Municipal Assembly has now approved an overhaul of its 2014 noise map that includes more than doubling the number of zones to 26 in total. Essentially, this means in 26 areas of the city, honking and loud music will not be allowed. Advertisement The quite zones fall under Lisbon's noise law, which is part of a overall noise management plan in the city. If noise is louder than the set limits for day and night, residents can report it through a dedicated noise hotline, which is served by the Municipal Police of Lisbon. Explore Algarve with The Sun's Best of Beaches And for those who are found failing to comply with the law, they could receive a significant fine of up to €2,000 (£1,698.96). For individuals, the amounts can range from €200 (£169.90) to €2,000 (£1,698.96) and for companies or groups, fines are higher ranging from €2,000 (£1,698.96) to €18,000 (£15,290.64). Advertisement Repeat offenders may also face additional consequences including temporary suspension of the activity responsible for the noise. Councillor Rui Cordeiro confirmed that the city is also collaborating with the Port of Lisbon and the APA to address maritime and nightlife noise. A huge new £8billion airport is also due to open near Europe's cheapest city following record tourist numbers. Plus, the European city break with £1.66 beers – and it's just a few hours from the UK. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Popular European capital to get 14 ‘quiet zones'- and tourists can be fined up to £1,700 for being too noisy
A POPULAR European capital is introducing 14 'quiet zones' where tourists can get fined up to £1,700 for being too loud. Lisbon, Portugal, is introducing 14 new quiet zones across the city to try and curb noise levels. 4 'Quiet zones' restrict noise in certain areas of the city Credit: Alamy 4 In total, there will be 26 'quiet zones' Credit: Alamy 4 The city will be overhauling it's 'noise map' Credit: Alamy According to a recent study, 13.6 percent of Lisbon's residents are exposed to noise levels above 65 decibels specifically due to traffic, reports However, the city council is attempting to change that. Since 2014, the city has been working to manage its noise levels, including producing a noise map. The city already has 12 areas which are considered 'quiet zones' - where environmental noise should be not exceed 55 decibels during the day and no more than 45 at night. Read more on Portugal According to DecibelPro, 55 decibels is equivalent to "a quiet home environment, a And 45 decibels is equivalent to the noise of an average home or normal conversation. Lisbon Municipal Assembly has now approved an overhaul of its 2014 noise map that includes more than doubling the number of zones to 26 in total. Essentially, this means in 26 areas of the city, honking and loud music will not be allowed. Most read in News Travel The quite zones fall under Lisbon's noise law, which is part of a overall noise management plan in the city. If noise is louder than the set limits for day and night, residents can report it through a dedicated noise hotline, which is served by the Municipal Police of Lisbon. Explore Algarve with The Sun's Best of Beaches And for those who are found failing to comply with the law, they could receive a significant fine of up to €2,000 (£1,698.96). For individuals, the amounts can range from €200 (£169.90) to €2,000 (£1,698.96) and for companies or groups, fines are higher ranging from €2,000 (£1,698.96) to €18,000 (£15,290.64). Repeat offenders may also face additional consequences including temporary suspension of the activity responsible for the noise. Councillor Rui Cordeiro confirmed that the city is also collaborating with the A huge Plus, the 4 Individuals could get fined up to £1,700 Credit: Alamy
The Sun
01-05-2025
- The Sun
Popular European capital to get 14 ‘quiet zones'- and tourists can be fined up to £1,700 for being too noisy
A POPULAR European capital is introducing 14 'quiet zones' where tourists can get fined up to £1,700 for being too loud. Lisbon, Portugal, is introducing 14 new quiet zones across the city to try and curb noise levels. 4 4 4 According to a recent study, 13.6 percent of Lisbon's residents are exposed to noise levels above 65 decibels specifically due to traffic, reports Time Out. However, the city council is attempting to change that. Since 2014, the city has been working to manage its noise levels, including producing a noise map. The city already has 12 areas which are considered 'quiet zones' - where environmental noise should be not exceed 55 decibels during the day and no more than 45 at night. According to DecibelPro, 55 decibels is equivalent to "a quiet home environment, a residential street, or a normal conversation between two people". And 45 decibels is equivalent to the noise of an average home or normal conversation. Lisbon Municipal Assembly has now approved an overhaul of its 2014 noise map that includes more than doubling the number of zones to 26 in total. Essentially, this means in 26 areas of the city, honking and loud music will not be allowed. The quite zones fall under Lisbon's noise law, which is part of a overall noise management plan in the city. If noise is louder than the set limits for day and night, residents can report it through a dedicated noise hotline, which is served by the Municipal Police of Lisbon. Explore Algarve with The Sun's Best of Beaches And for those who are found failing to comply with the law, they could receive a significant fine of up to €2,000 (£1,698.96). For individuals, the amounts can range from €200 (£169.90) to €2,000 (£1,698.96) and for companies or groups, fines are higher ranging from €2,000 (£1,698.96) to €18,000 (£15,290.64). Repeat offenders may also face additional consequences including temporary suspension of the activity responsible for the noise. Councillor Rui Cordeiro confirmed that the city is also collaborating with the Port of Lisbon and the APA to address maritime and nightlife noise. A huge new £8billion airport is also due to open near Europe's cheapest city following record tourist numbers. Plus, the European city break with £1.66 beers – and it's just a few hours from the UK. 4
