Restaurants are fined for obstructing walkways in Mallorca.Photo Credit: Surprising_Media via Pixabay
The local Palma authorities have issued eight fixed penalty notices to various restaurants and leisure spots along the Paseo Marítimo de Palma. The establishments had occupied what is legally considered public spaces with terraces, without the necessary permits to do so.
This past Sunday, the police issued two additional fines to establishments that failed to remove their terrace (that is to say, tables, chairs, umbrellas and other items) upon closing, and left them out in a municipal area.
The campaign, which was carried out by various members of authorities including the local police, the Community Outreach Team (ECOP) and the Group for Preventative Action (GAP). The penalty notices, which have the intent of enforcing compliance with the regulations involving public spaces, have a significant monetary fine for any infractions. For a trivial violation, the establishment could be fined up to 750€. For more serious violations, the police could write up penalties for up to 3.000€.
Local authorities issue these notices with the aim to free up public spaces and maintain order, and business owners are urged to take these restrictions seriously to avoid fines and make sure the Paseo Marítimo and other public spaces remain open for everyone to enjoy.
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