Law is a state matter

Halloween night: who is allowed out at all

The "Night of Horrors" is not only called that because of the scary costumes.(Bild: Gorodenkoff Productions OU)

Before the "night of terror", the mood is generally tense in many places. Parents in particular are worried about their children who are out on the streets alone on Halloween. Who is allowed to stay out and for how long? What terrible things are you allowed to do without making yourself liable to prosecution - and what penalties await you if the fun turns serious? We have all the information for you!

First things first: even on the scariest night of the year, the protection of minors applies - even if it is not regulated nationwide in Austria. Rather, it is a matter for the federal states, which is why the legal regulations differ slightly in some cases. That's why one thing is particularly important here: always pay close attention to which federal state your child is currently in.