Paris Will **t Ban Love Locks — for **w
Paris authorities Will **t ban "love locks" on bridges, the city's deputy mayor said Thursday.
After part of a railing on the Pont des Arts collapsed, Bru** Julliard an**unced the city was looking for alternative ways for lovers to show their affection (including ribbons). But at a conference Thursday he said attempting to discourage tourists from leaving Locks was about as far as authorities would go.
“Handing out fines Will fix **thing, we are **t going to station police there 24 hours a day,” Julliard said. However, an increased police presence may still be felt on the bridges — by vendors who sell the locks. Read more...