Safe New Year's Eve: City of Gifhorn announces important New Year's Eve rules!

Safe New Year's Eve: City of Gifhorn announces important New Year's Eve rules!

New Year's Eve is just around the corner and with it the carefree joy of saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new one. In Gifhorn, the police station and the city administration are active to appeal to the safety of citizens and to promote peaceful coexistence during the celebrations. According to a report by Regional today The police should be visibly on duty on New Year's Eve to respond to any violations of the applicable regulations regarding fireworks.

Senior Police Director Carmen Scholze emphasizes how important consideration and acceptance of the rules are in order to make one of the busiest nights for the police and rescue workers as safe as possible. In addition, the city administration and the police point out that setting off pyrotechnics in the immediate vicinity of churches, hospitals and children's and retirement homes is strictly prohibited. A safety distance of 300 meters should be maintained in order to enable all citizens to have a quiet celebration.

Fireworks safety measures

A good New Year's Eve celebration requires responsibility - especially when handling fireworks. The police recommend only buying approved fireworks and always following the instructions for use. A safety distance of at least 8 meters from other people and flammable materials is essential to avoid injuries and damage. Wadaef also advises to keep children away from fireworks and to make them understand the dangers. Care should also be taken to wear safety goggles and provide water or fire extinguishers for safe handling.

Another important topic is road safety and the responsible use of alcohol. Many traffic accidents occur on New Year's Eve. The police advise leaving your car parked if alcohol has been consumed and using public transport or taxis. Plan in advance how you will get home after partying to stay safe.

Fireworks permitted and prohibited zones

Fireworks have a great tradition in Germany, but not every banger is allowed. As the Consumer advice center informed, only category F2 fireworks that are marked with a CE mark and a registration number may be used. There are clearly defined prohibition zones in the region, especially near buildings and facilities that are particularly worthy of protection.

It is also advisable to check after the festival whether there are any fireworks left behind. These should be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, and anything left over should never be ignited. Only burnt remains belong in the residual waste. There are also a few things to consider when it comes to insurance coverage: Damage caused by the unintentional use of fireworks is usually covered by private liability insurance.

With a little mindfulness and consideration, everyone can have a relaxed and happy New Year's Eve celebration. A happy year 2026 can come!