Lehrte
Carry out winter service on weekdays from 7 am to 9 pm and on Sundays and public holidays from 8 am to 9 pm; repeat at reasonable intervals during continuous snowfall or after frost.
Clear pavements at least 1.5 m wide, narrower ones completely. Where there is no pavement, keep a strip at least 1.0 m wide beside the carriageway clear, or, if that is also missing, at the outermost edge of the carriageway.
In icy conditions use sand, grit or other abrasive materials. De-icing agents only at especially dangerous carriageway spots in the smallest possible dose and on steps in pavements.
The town's ordinance is authoritative: Street cleaning ordinance of 25 June 2014
Laatzen
Snow that has fallen and ice that has formed between 7 am and 10 pm must be cleared promptly once the snowfall or icy conditions have ended. Snow and ice from after 10 pm must be cleared from 7 am on weekdays and by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays.
Clear pedestrian crossings, cycle paths, pavements and shared cycle/foot paths narrower than 1.50 m completely, otherwise at least 1.50 m wide. Where there is no pavement, keep a strip at least 1.50 m wide beside or at the outermost edge of the carriageway clear; in pedestrian zones and residential/access ways clear a strip at least 1.50 m wide throughout.
Only environmentally compatible materials may be used. Road salt only as an exception where other means are not enough, and at dangerous spots such as steps, ramps or steep gradients.
Breaches can be punished with a fine of up to €5,000.
The town's ordinance is authoritative: Street cleaning ordinance, as amended by the 4th amendment of 11 November 2010
