A travel journalist visiting Venice for the first time says authorities stop them and warn them about a local rule introduced to improve the city’s cleanliness. According to accounts from two outlets, the journalist’s first visit nearly results in a fine of more than £100 after what they describe as a mistake linked to the rule. Both reports frame the incident as a warning delivered by officials, rather than a completed enforcement action, and they emphasize that the guidance applies to visitors who are not yet familiar with Venice’s updated regulations. The coverage is consistent in describing Venice as the location, the journalist as a first-time visitor, and the potential penalty as roughly £86 to over £100 depending on the way the amount is stated. Neither article says the journalist is issued a final fine, only that they are warned and informed that non-compliance could lead to payment. The incident highlights how new or specific municipal requirements for visitors can affect tourists who arrive without prior knowledge.