Amsterdam bans cannabis in red light district, sex workers to close venues at 03:00

It will soon be illegal to smoke cannabis on the street in Amsterdam’s red light district under new regulations unveiled by the city.

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According to the BBC, the laws will come into effect from mid-May 2023 and aim to improve liveability for residents who have long complained of disruption caused by tourists.

In addition, sex workers will also have to close their venues at 03:00.

Illegal to consume alcohol in public in Amsterdam

Local media reported that almost all councillors supported taking action to reduce nuisance to residents.

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The city council also announced on Thursday that restaurants and bars would have to close by 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and no new visitors would be allowed into the old city district after 01:00.

Currently, the sale of alcohol from shops, liquor stores and cafes in the red light district is illegal from Thursday to Sunday after 16:00.

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It is illegal to consume alcohol in most public spaces in Amsterdam.

The Dutch capital is well known for its cannabis cafes and attracts millions of tourists a year.

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