Curiosities - Hemp place name sign disappeared - now "closed location"
The Hanf district in the north Rhine-Westphalia Hennef will likely remain nameless for a longer period of time: At the access road, an official sign currently stands with the inscription "closed settlement - replacement sign". The reason: The coveted Hanf sign is once again stolen. It is predicted that, according to the statements of the Landesbetrieb Straßen.NRW, several more weeks will pass before a new sign is ready.
Therefore, the replacement sign has been put up temporarily. "This is important to indicate that this is a closed settlement where 50 km/h applies," said a spokesperson. A new Hanf sign must definitely be installed. However, for the production of signs, orders are placed in batches. This will still take some time. Previously, the Bonn "General-Anzeiger" reported on this.
15 signs missing between 2021 and 2023
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. The city is responsible for five of the signs, the Landesbetrieb for three. A total of 15 of the city's signs have been missing since 2021. "A flex sign is also used sometimes." The damage is significant: A sign costs around 120 Euros, plus labor hours.
The city then installed five new signs in June. These signs have been made theft-proof by welding the metal signs to the frame, said the spokeswoman. And indeed: "All these signs are still in place to this day."
- Despite the theft of the Hanf sign in the Rhine-Sieg district of North Rhine-Westphalia in Hennef, the local authorities are taking measures to prevent future incidents.
- The colorful Hanf signs, which are a curiosity of the municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia, have been targeted by thieves frequently, with 15 signs missing from Hennef since 2021.
- In an attempt to safeguard the remaining Hanf signs in Hennef, the city has taken the step to weld the metal signs to their frames, making them more difficult to steal.
- The absence of these Hanf signs is affecting the traffic situation in Hennef, as these unique signs serve as a reminder for drivers to slow down on the access road to the closed settlement.
- In the nearby municipalities of the Rhine-Sieg district, residents and visitors still enjoy the sight of the colorful Hanf signs, symbolizing the rich history and unique character of the region.
