Sitting around in the city can be fined nearly 14 million
The proposal is part of a campaign by the Italian city of Venice.
Everyone knows that traveling is expensive, but in the Italian city of Venice, just sitting down can get you a hefty fine.
According to the proposal of Luigi Brugnoro, the mayor of this city, the fine will be up to 585 USD (about 14 million) if you are seen by anyone sitting in an undesignated position.
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This proposal is not new as people have previously been banned from sitting in some popular tourist spots such as St Mark's Square or Rialto Bridge.
A representative of Brugnoro told the press that the ban is being discussed and left open the possibility of whether it will be implemented or not.
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The proposal is part of a city campaign.
Tourists to Venice have been subject to a number of other restrictions. They must walk on the right, not linger on bridges, and not cycle. Walking in certain areas or feeding pigeons is prohibited. Littering, graffiti, and placing locks on monuments are also prohibited.
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In recent years, Venice has been making efforts to separate tourists from locals on weekends to ensure security, safety and public life.
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Venice is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations and its narrow streets are becoming increasingly crowded. Officials are concerned that the surge in tourism is having a negative impact on many aspects of the local experience and the visitor experience.