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Düren

Snow must be cleared immediately after every snowfall. Snow falling or ice forming after 10 pm must be cleared by 7 am the next day, or by 8 am on Sundays and public holidays.

Clear the pavement to a width of at least 1 m; in pedestrian zones a strip 1.50 m wide. This also applies up to the kerb at pedestrian crossings and at public transport and school bus stops, to keep access as safe as possible.

Salt and other de-icing substances are generally banned on pavements, allowed only at temperatures around 0°C, black ice or freezing rain, and on steps, ramps, bridge approaches, steep gradients and pedestrian crossing aids. Trees and planted areas must not be gritted, nor may snow mixed with such substances be deposited on them.

Intentional breaches of the cleaning and winter maintenance duty may be fined up to €1,000, negligent breaches up to €500.

The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning bylaw of 23 October 1985, consolidated version as of 1 January 2025

Jülich

Snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm must be cleared immediately. Snow and ice arising after 8 pm must be cleared by 7 am on weekdays and by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays the following day.

Keep the pavement clear of snow to the width required for pedestrians. At public transport and school bus stops, keep the pavement clear of snow and grit it when icy so that safe access is guaranteed.

Salt or other de-icing substances are generally banned, permitted only in exceptional weather conditions (in particular freezing rain, black ice or strong wind) where abrasive grit is not sufficiently effective, or at hazardous spots such as steps, ramps, bridge access ramps and steep slopes. Tree pits and planted areas must not be gritted with salt or de-icing agents.

The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and fees bylaw of 27 July 1978, consolidated version as of 1 January 2026