Intensified enforcement against campers in South Tyrol municipality - 'Crisis escalating'
In the picturesque municipality of Wolkenstein, located in South Tyrol, Italy, a new regulation has been enforced. This marks the first time that the municipality has banned overnight parking in cars or camper vans.
The regulation, formulated legally watertight by Gemeinde referral and lawyer Ernest Cuccarollo, comes into force immediately. Violations of this new rule may result in fines and towing within 30 minutes. The decision was made due to the improper disposal of waste, outdoor relieving, and washing in rivers by wild campers, which has been a growing concern for the local authorities.
Wolkenstein is not alone in facing this issue. According to Cuccarollo, other municipalities in South Tyrol will likely follow the example set by Wolkenstein by introducing regulations prohibiting overnight stays of cars and camper vans at motorhome parking spaces. However, no specific other municipality has been named as of yet.
The current situation is considered objectively critical by authorities, with the municipality of Wolkenstein registering dozens of wild camping cases this summer. Not only campers and vans, but also tents appear in protected nature park zones, leading to consequences such as makeshift campfires, litter, and people washing themselves in streams.
In an effort to address this issue, the municipality is considering the establishment of official parking spots for campers and vans. suedtirolnews.it reports that this is a potential solution being explored by the municipality.
It's important to note that the regulation regarding wild camping in the protected nature park zones remains in effect. Violators may still face fines and towing within 30 minutes.
Despite the challenges, Cuccarollo remains optimistic. He is convinced that the new regulation will help improve the situation and that other municipalities in South Tyrol will follow the example of Wolkenstein.
With this new regulation, the municipality of Wolkenstein aims to protect its natural beauty and ensure a clean and sustainable environment for all visitors to enjoy.
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