Let’s see - will this be enforced??
City Hall has issued a directive, effective July 1, banning people from using public sidewalks to carry out businesses activities or set up tents for functions such as weddings.
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng on Tuesday ordered all district authorities to prepare measures to enforce the ban to ensure public order and smoother traffic flow along the streets.
“From the first of July this year onwards, the Phnom Penh administration requires citizens to find private places such as pagodas or churches, or other suitable locations to set up their tent for functions instead of using public sidewalks,” he said. “We will not allow them to set up the tents on the sidewalks in the city any more.”
Mr Sreng said that City Hall will still allow people to use the sidewalks for functions until June 30, but the organisers have to sign a contract with details of their plan, including the layout, with local authorities.
Mr Sreng added that the tent of the ceremony is allowed on only one section of the sidewalk and there must be security officials helping direct traffic.