Three Months of Nighttime Prohibition. Warsaw Released Data
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Hard data silences the cries of those opposed to night-time alcohol sales in the city. Warsaw is proof that the solution is effective and worth emulating.
The first three months of full nighttime prohibition in Warsaw saw a significant drop in the number of alcohol-related incidents. Data published by Warsaw City Hall shows that law enforcement intervened noticeably less frequently between June and August than during the same period last year. Limiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in retail stores and gas stations between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM improved safety on city streets without causing a co…
A nighttime prohibition has been in effect throughout Warsaw since June. In the first three months of the ban, the Police and City Guard intervened significantly less, and the regulations themselves did not harm local businesses. The nighttime prohibition has been in effect throughout Warsaw since June 1, 2026. Previously, since November 2025, the city tested the prohibition as part of a pilot program in the Śródmieście district […]
As of June 2026, a restriction on takeaway alcohol sales between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM will apply across Warsaw. The first three months of the new rules saw a decline in alcohol-related incidents. Both the Municipal Police and the police intervened less frequently. At the same time, the city saw no significant changes in the number of permits or alcohol sales outlets.
For almost a year, a nighttime ban on alcohol sales in shops and gas stations has been in effect in seven Łódź neighborhoods. The ban is in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Police data shows that the number of alcohol-related offenses and interventions across Łódź decreased during the summer. However, the city guard noted a significant increase in such incidents.
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