The measure was announced on Monday, “while the viral circulation is intensifying on the national territory”.
“In order to avoid regroupings incompatible with the respect of barrier gestures (social distancing, wearing of a mask …)” the prefect of the Gironde Fabienne Buccio issued a decree “prohibiting the consumption of food and alcoholic beverages on public roads in the Gironde department from December 31 at 6 p.m. and until January 1, 2022 at 8 a.m. “
Failure to comply with this prohibition will result in a fine. The prefect calls “for the vigilance and civility of all to slow the progression of the virus. “