Response from the municipality of Utrecht
“We do not expect that no fireworks will be lit at all during this New Year’s Eve. It remains to be seen how much effect the ban will have in the first year. In any case, we expect that the theme of fireworks will be discussed and the question of whether it is still “The lighting ban will make people think about how we can celebrate New Year’s Eve together in a festive and safe way. However, creating a new, fireworks-free tradition around New Year’s Eve takes time.”
“We do enforce it, but there is no extra capacity available. And it is indeed true that it now differs per municipality, which is inconvenient. That is why a national ban would be better.”