SHOCKING: Tourist throws e-scooter down 18th century UNESCO World Heritage site; causes Rs 20 lakh in damage

An American tourist was slapped with a hefty fine after she deliberately hurled an e-scooter down a famous landmark in Rome.

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Updated Jun 9, 2022, 17:38 IST

Tourists fined for damaging UNESCO World Heritage site

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The unnamed woman, in an apparent fit of frustration, shoved her rented two-wheeler down the 18th-century Spanish steps, which happen to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Following the incident, cops caught up with the traveller and her male companion. The two were identified on security camera footage.
The pair were fined $430 each and their scooters were confiscated, according to local media.

When you are visiting a foreign country, it is important to respect their culture and tradition and adhere to the rules and regulations laid out for tourists.

Two things that tourists should refrain from at all costs are littering public places and vandalising property. Because if they don't, they might either end up in jail or be slapped with a heavy fine.

An American tourist was slapped with a hefty fine after she deliberately hurled an e-scooter down a famous landmark in Rome.

The unnamed woman, in an apparent fit of frustration, shoved her rented two-wheeler down the 18th-century Spanish steps, which happen to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The shocking incident was caught on camera and shared on social media. It has now been widely circulated.

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Following the incident, cops caught up with the traveller and her male companion. The two were identified on security camera footage.

The pair were fined $430 each and their scooters were confiscated, according to local media.

Authorities said the 16th and 29th steps had been cracked and other sections were chipped by the e-scooter. It caused $26,000 in damage.

The incident is unfortunate because the staircase underwent a $1.5million restoration project in 2015. It also happens to be one of the most guarded tourist sites in Rome.

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