Nordhorn
Keep pavements safe to walk on from 7 am to 10 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 10 pm on Sundays and public holidays. During prolonged snowfall, clear at reasonable intervals.
Clear pavements of snow and ice at least 1.50 m wide, narrower ones in full, plus the access paths to properties. Where there is no proper pavement, a sufficiently wide strip (ideally 1.50 m) next to the carriageway or at its outer edge.
When icy, grit with standard abrasive or de-icing materials. Harmful or corrosive chemicals are banned.
Keep access to bus stops, pedestrian crossings and hydrants clear, and do not move snow from the property onto the street. Breaches: fine of up to €5,000.
The town's ordinance is authoritative: Street cleaning ordinance of 25 November 1993, last amended 2 November 2023
Lingen (Ems)
Clear snow and grit by 7 am on weekdays and by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays; repeat as needed until 10 pm.
Clear and grit pavements at least 1.00 m wide, narrower ones in full; where there is no distinct pavement, a strip at least 1.00 m wide next to the carriageway or at its outer edge. Keep access paths to properties clear at least 0.80 m wide.
Only abrasive grit such as chippings or sand; salt, chemical de-icers and salt-sand mixes with more than 10% salt are generally banned. Road salt only as an exception at dangerous spots such as steps or ramps, de-icers in freezing rain only as far as strictly necessary.
Keep access to pedestrian crossings and paths to bus stops clear. Breaches: fine of up to €5,000.
The town's ordinance is authoritative: Street cleaning ordinance, version of 22 November 2007
