The constant increase in the popularity of the Sanfermin Running of the Bulls has meant that the authorities have begun to impose fines on any misdemeanors committed by runners which might take place during the event. With the aim of protecting the participants as well as the bull-breeds, the authorities have announced new fines and security measures to be applied to the Running of the Bulls event. One important new step taken is that now, the municipal police have the right to accompany any offender to the nearest cash dispenser so as to be immediately remunerated with the amount of the fine imposed.
There has also been a change made to the setting off of the traditional rockets – the third rocket will be set off as soon as the first bull enters the bull pens located within the bullring. Broadcasting any kind of music along the route of the bullrunning is now also prohibited at any time between 7 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. This is to ensure that no confusion is created by the sound of the rockets going off and any offenders in this regard can also be charged and fined.
In addition, for the first time, all those people could be fined who, before the bulls are released from the pens, are to be found in “any corners, door entrances or premises along the route of the Running of the Bulls event”. Other modifications made by the Government on passing the Running of the Bulls Decree, can be found at Sanfermin.com.
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