Alcohol-Free Zone: Allianz Riviera and OGC Nice Enforce Prohibition on Sale and Consumption of Alcohol

The sale and consumption of alcohol will be prohibited near the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France, for a period of three years. The decision was made by the Nice City Council in response to a number of incidents that have occurred in recent years, including violence and public disorder.

The ban will apply to a radius of 500 meters around the stadium. This includes all bars, restaurants, and shops that sell alcohol. It will also apply to public spaces, such as streets and parks.

The ban will be in effect for all OGC Nice home games, as well as for any other events that are held at the stadium. Anyone caught selling or consuming alcohol in the prohibited area will be subject to a fine of up to €3,750.

The Nice City Council hopes that the ban will help to improve safety and security around the Allianz Riviera stadium. They also hope that it will send a message to fans that violence and disorder will not be tolerated.

The ban has been met with mixed reactions from fans and businesses. Some fans have expressed support for the ban, arguing that it is necessary to improve safety at the stadium. Others have criticized the ban, arguing that it is an infringement on their freedom. Businesses in the area have also expressed concerns about the impact of the ban on their trade.

The ban will be in effect for the first time on March 12, 2023, when OGC Nice hosts Olympique de Marseille in a Ligue 1 match. It remains to be seen whether the ban will be effective in reducing violence and disorder around the stadium.

Here are some additional details about the ban:

The ban was proposed by the Nice City Council in response to a number of incidents that have occurred in recent years, including violence and public disorder.

The ban will apply to a radius of 500 meters around the stadium. This includes all bars, restaurants, and shops that sell alcohol. It will also apply to public spaces, such as streets and parks.

The ban will be in effect for all OGC Nice home games, as well as for any other events that are held at the stadium.
Anyone caught selling or consuming alcohol in the prohibited area will be subject to a fine of up to €3,750.
The Nice City Council hopes that the ban will help to improve safety and security around the Allianz Riviera stadium. They also hope that it will send a message to fans that violence and disorder will not be tolerated.

The ban has been met with mixed reactions from fans and businesses:

Some fans have expressed support for the ban, arguing that it is necessary to improve safety at the stadium.
Others have criticized the ban, arguing that it is an infringement on their freedom.
Businesses in the area have also expressed concerns about the impact of the ban on their trade.
It remains to be seen whether the ban will be effective in reducing violence and disorder around the stadium.

The ban is a significant step for the Nice City Council and it will be interesting to see how it is implemented and enforced. It is also important to note that the ban is only temporary and it will be reviewed after three years.