Hamburg Implements Comprehensive Knife Ban in Public Transit

The new regulation aims to enhance safety on buses, trains, and stations, with strict penalties for violations and specific exemptions for legitimate use.

• Hamburg has introduced a ban on knives and other weapons across its public transportation system, including buses, trains, and stations, as part of a broader federal security initiative.
• Violators face fines ranging from €150 to €10,000, with prohibited items such as knives, bladed weapons, and unauthorized pepper sprays being confiscated.
• The regulation follows a rise in violent incidents involving knives in Germany, including high-profile attacks in Mannheim, Solingen, and Brokstedt, which prompted national security measures.
• Certain exemptions apply for individuals carrying knives for legitimate purposes, such as handymen, chefs, or those transporting newly purchased knives in original packaging.
• Hamburg is the first German state to enforce this measure, with random security checks now permitted, and over 700 personnel deployed to monitor compliance in the transit network.

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