Da Nang restaurants fined, suspended for blasting loud music
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Three restaurants in Da Nang were fined up to VND70 million ($2,975) and two of them were also suspended for blasting music too loud.
Police of Lien Chieu District on Saturday said the Victory, Max Beer Garden and Idol Food&Beer restaurants on Hoang Thi Loan Street violated noise pollution protocols by blasting music that was too loud.
The Max Beer Garden restaurant was fined VND70 million and had its operation suspended for 4 months. The Idol Food&Beer was fined VND50 million.
The Victory got fined VND50 million for a second time and saw its operation suspended as well. Its owner, 38-year-old Phan Duy Tan, was also fined VND12.5 million for allowing repeated violations at his restaurant.
Hoang Thi Loan Street is popular for its numerous restaurants, bars and dance clubs, often blasting loud music throughout the night.
Da Nang’s environmental police department said that since 2019, the unit had dealt with 18 cases of noise pollution violations and fined a total of VND232 million.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which of the restaurants faced the most severe penalties?
Which of the restaurants faced the most severe penalties?
Max Beer Garden received the largest fine of VND70 million and was suspended for four months. The Victory restaurant also had its operation suspended and its owner fined an additional VND12.5 million for repeated violations.
Q.What is the typical atmosphere like on Hoang Thi Loan Street where these restaurants are located?
What is the typical atmosphere like on Hoang Thi Loan Street where these restaurants are located?
Hoang Thi Loan Street is known for having many restaurants, bars, and dance clubs. These establishments frequently play loud music, often continuing throughout the night.
Q.Have noise pollution violations been a recurring issue in Da Nang?
Have noise pollution violations been a recurring issue in Da Nang?
Yes, Da Nang's environmental police department has dealt with 18 cases of noise pollution violations since 2019. This has resulted in a total of VND232 million in fines being issued.
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