Krefeld
Snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm must be cleared immediately after snowfall ends, several times a day if needed. Snow falling after 8 pm: by 7 am on weekdays, by 8 am on Sundays and public holidays the following day.
Keep pavements clear of snow over the width needed by pedestrians, at least 1 m. A 1.00 m strip from the walkable edge of the street also counts as pavement on streets intended for pedestrians, in particular in traffic-calmed areas.
Salt and other de-icing agents are banned on pavements. Do not put salt on tree pits or planted areas. Remove abrasive grit once the icy spell is over.
All adjoining owners are responsible for winter service on pavements; on roadways only where the street register says so (as a rule in cleaning class VIII). Breaches can be fined up to €1,000.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning bylaw (ReinS) of 1 January 2026
