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
Meerbusch
Snow falling and ice forming between 7 am and 8 pm must be cleared immediately once the snowfall or icing has ended. Snow falling and ice forming after 8 pm must be cleared by the following morning: 7 am on weekdays, 9 am on Sundays and public holidays.
Keep pavements clear of snow to a width sufficient for pedestrian traffic. When icy, grit pedestrian crossings and dangerous points on carriageways that owners are responsible for cleaning.
When gritting, abrasive materials take priority over de-icing agents. Salt or other de-icing substances are generally banned, allowed only in special weather conditions such as freezing rain or at hazardous points such as steps, ramps, bridge access ramps and slopes. Tree pits and planted areas must not be gritted with salt.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and fees bylaw of 14 December 1979, last amended by the 47th amendment of 19 December 2025 (consolidated version as of January 2026)
