Eberswalde
Snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm on weekdays, or between 9 am and 8 pm on Sundays and public holidays, must be removed without delay; after 8 pm, by 7 am on weekdays and by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays the following day.
Clear and grit pavements, including crossings, to a width of 1.5 m; in pedestrian zones and traffic-calmed areas without a pavement, a 1.5 m strip. Do not move snow and ice from properties onto the pavement or carriageway.
Salt and other de-icing agents only in exceptional cases such as freezing rain or at particularly dangerous, busy spots such as steps, ramps and steep slopes. Even then, never salt tree pits or planted areas or pile salty snow on them.
Owners are responsible for winter service on all pavements except at bus stops, bridges, culverts, tunnels and steps listed in the steps register, and on carriageways only in cleaning zones II and IV of the street register (there at least 3.00 m of lane width). Breaches: fine of up to €2,500, or up to €500 if negligent.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning bylaw of 22 November 2024, in force since 1 January 2025
