The Zaragoza City Council is preparing an ordinance against incivility that will come into force in July. Fines will range between 750 and 3,000 euros. The highest fines will be for graffiti, due to the cost of cleaning it up. Other pending behaviors, such as rowdy bachelor parties, will also be regulated.
Cameras and sensors to detect infractions in real time 📷
The surveillance system will rely on a network of urban cameras with automated image analysis. Acoustic sensors will identify noises exceeding permitted limits, and geolocation software will cross-reference data with the census to notify fines immediately. The cost of cleaning graffiti is calculated using algorithms that estimate the surface area and type of surface affected.
Goodbye to chicken costumes on the street 🐔
Starting in July, bachelor party groups will have to find another plan. The ordinance will prohibit running half-naked or tying someone to a lamppost. The City Council does not clarify whether animal costumes will be exempt because they are considered artistic expression. But if you carry a sign with the groom's photo, it's better if it's passport-sized.