Question 266
Wann beginnt die gesetzliche Nachtruhe in Deutschland?When does the legal night rest begin in Germany?
Options
- wenn die Sonne untergehtwhen the sun sets
- wenn die Nachbarn schlafen gehenwhen the neighbors go to sleep
- um 0 Uhr, Mitternachtat 12 a.m., midnight
- um 22 Uhrat 10 p.m.
Explanation
Most Länder-by-law and local police regulations define the protected night-time quiet period (Nachtruhe) from 22:00 until 6:00. After 22:00 louder activities such as music or DIY work can result in fines for disturbing the peace.
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