Curiosities - Hemp place name sign disappeared - now "closed location"
The Hanf district in Hennef, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, is temporarily nameless: At the access road, an official sign currently stands with the inscription "closed settlement - replacement sign". The reason: The coveted Hanf sign is again stolen.
Since a new sign couldn't be obtained immediately, a temporary replacement sign has been installed, according to a spokesperson for Straßen.NRW. "This is important to indicate that this is a closed settlement where a speed limit of 50 km/h applies." A new Hanf sign should definitely be installed - but it's unclear how long that will take. Previously, the Bonn "General-Anzeiger" reported on this.
The Hanf signs have been stolen frequently in the past. "This unfortunately happens regularly," said a spokeswoman for the city of Hennef, to which the district belongs. "Sometimes a flex is used." The damage is significant: A sign costs more than 100 Euros, plus labor hours. To make it harder for thieves, the metal signs are now welded to their frames.
- The Hanf district, located in the Municipality of Hennef within the Rhine-Sieg district of North Rhine-Westphalia, has been temporarily renamed due to the theft of its distinctive sign.
- Despite the temporary replacement sign on the access road, traffic in the area continues to be colorful, with vehicles adhering to the 50 km/h speed limit.
- Regrettably, crime in Hennef's Municipalities is not uncommon, with thieves frequently targeting the Hanf signs, resulting in substantial financial losses.
- The Municipalities in the Rhine-Sieg district are taking measures to deter thieves, such as welding the Hanf signs to their frames, to minimize the frequent vandalism and expense.
