Andorra la Vella issues 77 fines for street misconduct amid heightened civic agent patrols, while La Massana

Andorra la Vella issued 77 fines for public incivility in streets and public spaces during 2025, marking a 75% rise from 44 the previous year.

Traffic and Parking Councillor Xavier Surana attributed the increase to stepped-up municipal oversight, particularly the introduction of civic agents providing constant street presence in both uniform and plain clothes. This approach supports faster interventions, disorder prevention, and penalties for conduct undermining public order or shared areas. Surana noted extensive public awareness campaigns, but emphasised the need for sanctions when education falls short. "A stronger daily presence on the streets has improved our ability to spot and address uncivil behaviour more effectively," he said.

Breakdown of the fines shows 37 cases linked to dog ownership, mostly for not removing pet waste or allowing unleashed animals in prohibited zones. Public hygiene violations drew 22 fines, terrace regulation breaches 10, and improper bicycle use in pedestrian areas eight. Compared to earlier years, the 2025 figures reflect sustained growth in enforcement efforts.

Civic agents balance outreach and education with immediate action on ordinance breaches, focusing on matters affecting street maintenance and community harmony.

In La Massana, the parish council has intensified monitoring to enhance cleanliness and safety in public areas, responding to resident demands. It has issued around 30 fines for uncollected dog waste, identified through its genotyping programme. Some 1,520 dogs are now registered—100 more than last year—with over 80% genotyped. This year includes one fine for missing genotyping, while the prior year saw about 15 for failures like not carrying water bottles to dilute urine, unleashed dogs, or allowing escapes. Minor Consul Roger Fité highlighted stricter checks after awareness drives, noting visible reductions in dog mess on main roads, though issues persist in less visible spots.

The parish also enforces rules at communal waste collection points, restricted to household items like furniture and appliances. Collections occur Sundays and Wednesdays from 7pm to midnight, with overnight removal. Prohibited items include branches, rubble, bulbs, and fluorescents, which require specialised disposal such as the Valls del Nord facility or mobile unit. Businesses must use the Comella industrial site. Since the current term began, authorities have issued fines and warnings for improper dumping, including industrial plastics and large cardboard volumes; one company faced a penalty this year for leaving plastics at a standard site.