It is the Public Prosecutor who has decided that the police should be able to issue fines on the spot to the person or persons who disturb the surroundings with loud music.
A total of 470 fines have been issued in the country, according to the police.
The offense is classified as annoying behavior by making noise in a public place by playing music.
End up in third place
During the summer months of July and August, 50 fines for annoying behavior were issued in the police region Mitt, which includes Gävleborg. Thus, the police region ends up in third place when it comes to issued fines for annoying behavior, in comparison with the other police regions. Bergslagen police region ends up at the top with 281 issued fines.