Security on Franz-Jonas-Platz: Alcohol ban has an effect!

Security on Franz-Jonas-Platz: Alcohol ban has an effect!

Franz-Jonas-Platz, 12159 Wien, Österreich - A noticeable calm and upgrading of the Franz-Jonas Square in Floridsdorf has been recognized since the introduction of the ban on alcohol. This ban has applied since February 7, 2025 and aims to counteract alcohol -related problems in this strongly frequented place. [meinzirk.at] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/floridsdorf/c-lokales/ruhiger-franz-jonas-platz-und-platz-und-platz-und-platz-und-platz-und-platz-und-platz- und-and--platz-und-platz-und-platz- und-and--platz-und-platz- und-and-a-place reports that the place is now used again by a wider population layer, which has significantly improved the security feeling of the citizens.

The police are responsible and increasingly acts against violations. Rigorous checks were carried out on the first day of the measures, which meant that no more empty beer cans or schnapps bottles were spotted. According to [die-nachrichten.at] (https://die-nachrichten.at/oesterreich/wien/strenge-kontrollen- alcoholbot-am-franz-jonas-platz-straft-in-kraft/), even a snack stand owner to comply with the regulations could be persuaded. The urban order is reminiscent of similar successful prohibition zones as those of the Praterstern, where similar measures have been established since 2018.

relocation of the alcohol scene

The alcohol scene did not completely withdraw from Floridsdorf; She seems to have shifted in front of the office building on Spitz, especially when the weather is nice. District head Georg Papai (SPÖ) asked the police to carefully observe the situation around this office, since reports from social workers indicate that the group has become smaller there and mostly dates from Floridsdorf. This was also confirmed by the Vienna police, which determines that no large number of marginalized persons are observed who consume alcohol in high quantities.

Another ban on alcohol at the official house could lead to a further relocation, although it is not a emigration from the district, according to experts. Papai makes it clear that not everyone who enjoys a beer on a parking bench is a threat to public security.

successful measures and security

As far as security is concerned, the previous measures have an effect. The number of police operations on Franz-Jonas-Platz has decreased since the introduction of the ban, which supports the positive response of the residents. Police chief Walter Hillerer emphasizes that smaller, stabilizing groups can help to avoid escalations. In the coming warmer months, the police are promised to carry out more controls in order to continue to ensure security.

As far as the legal foundations are concerned, Vienna is part of a list of cities that have already established similar bans in order to curb harassment and violent crimes from heavily alcoholic persons. [Wikipedia] (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berbot_des_ alcohol consumption_in_der_%C3%96ff. With the introduction of the ban for a good reason, Vienna relied on these rigorous measures that promise a quieter and safer cityscape.