Almost twenty infractions related to sound and non-compliance with schedules were registered during the last Santa Cruz Carnival. According to the data available to the Area of Environmental Sustainability and Health, for which he is also responsible Councilor for Public Services, Carlos Tarifemost of the breaches have to do with unauthorized sound installations, lack of limiters, as well as for exceeding the closing time set by the Autonomous Organization of Festivals and Recreational Activities (Oafar).
In this way, according to the data available to the Consistory, four breaches related to sound installations that did not have authorization were reported. Specifically, these are bars that broadcast music without having the corresponding permit that they should have requested from Oafar. These establishments are located in the streets of Puerto Escondido, Bethencourt Afonso, La Marina and San Vicente Ferrer.
Two other infractions have to do with not complying with closing hours, being in areas without music at night, as established by Fiestas. The premises are located in Pérez Galdós streets and Paseo Milicias de Garachico, respectively.
At the Carnival fair, eight non-compliances were detected in as many fairground attractions in which the sound was not authorized by the Oafar, or, having authorization, lacked the sound limiter to which all holders who request permission from Fiestas are obliged to play music.
Among the breaches, four vehicles with independent sound installation, without limiter, were also detected. In this case, it was commented for its referral to Fiestas, since it was not included in the previous Acoustic Impact Study. Finally, it was reported that a kiosk that had a sound installation not authorized by Oafar failed to comply.
Under current legislation, not having an acoustic limiter or not being operational is considered a very serious offence, with fines of between 15,000 and 30,000 euros. While the production of noise and neighborhood disturbances, or non-compliance with the schedule, is a serious infraction, with fines of between 3,001 and 15,000 euros.
