- Limits of audio disturbance within Dresden during public protests
In Dresden, upcoming protests will have a set sound restriction. The city has set a future benchmark of 90 decibels for events happening on level terrains. "This rule applies to both conventional and electronic sound amplifiers."
Vocalizing your beliefs passionately is a fundamental aspect of protests and stationary gatherings in a free society. "But, sound levels have their limitations, as they can cause harm to individuals."
Exceeding this limit will prompt organizers to lower the sound level or switch off devices. The new Saxon Assembly Act, effective from September, considers disobedience by attendees as an administrative infringement. Those responsible face fines if they disregard the stipulations.
Recent measurements suggest that the sound level at Dresden's protests has surpassed safe sound exposure thresholds. "Frequently, values surpassing 90 decibels have been recorded," reaching a peak of 108 decibels - three more than the decibel level observed at a Formula 1 race from 30 meters away. These sound measurements were carried out in response to continuous complaints from neighbors, passerby, police officers, and other security personnel managing protests.
The organizers of the upcoming protests in Dresden may need to adjust the volume of their demonstration to comply with the city's 90-decibel sound restriction. Exceeding this limit could result in fines for attendees, as disobedience is considered an administrative infringement under the new Saxon Assembly Act.
