Throughout the month of January, the Lozère prefecture issued an order prohibiting rave parties on its territory. According to the prefect, Gilles Quénehervé, “These gatherings can cause major disruptions to public order and the safety of all. »
After Hérault, it is now the turn of the Lozère prefecture to put in place a temporary ban on festive gatherings of a musical nature such as “rave-party” or “teknival” across the entire department. This measure, in force from Friday January 17 at 2 p.m. until January 31 inclusive, aims to prevent possible disturbances to public order and to guarantee the safety of residents.
The prefect of Lozère, Gilles Quénehervé, justifies the importance of this decision: “These gatherings can cause major disruptions to public order and the safety of all. » Indeed, according to state services, these demonstrations are often not declared to the prefecture can generate noise pollution, health risks and environmental damage, in particular due to the absence of suitable devices.
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A ban justified by security
The prefectural decree is based on several elements, notably the insufficiency of human and material resources to supervise such events. “Our law enforcement agencies do not have the necessary resources to deal with the massive influx of participants without prior organization,” specifies the prefect. In addition, the prefecture assures that the organizers have, to date, filed no official request, making any attempt at a gathering of this type illegal.
In this context, it is also prohibited to circulate in the territory with sound or logistical equipment that could be used for these events. Any violation of this order may result in sanctions, up to and including the seizure of the equipment concerned. The prefecture reminds that this measure is taken in the interest of all and calls for the responsibility of the organizers and potential participants.
