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On weekdays between 7 am and 8 pm, and on Sundays and public holidays between 9 am and 8 pm, snow falling and ice forming must be cleared immediately once the snowfall has ended, repeated as often as necessary. Snow falling and ice forming after 8 pm must be cleared the following day: by 7 am if it is a weekday, otherwise by 9 am.
Clear or grit pavements to a width of 1.50 m where local conditions allow; where a pavement is more than 3 m wide, clear a path of at least 1.50 m. Clear access to the carriageway 1.50 m wide and access to the property entrance 1 m wide.
Sand, grit, granulate and similar abrasive materials must primarily be used as grit. De-icing agents such as salt are generally banned, allowed only for gritting hydrants, stopcocks and manhole covers, in exceptional weather such as freezing rain or black ice, or at hazardous points such as steps, ramps, bridge access ramps, steep slopes and underground car park entrances.
Breaches are regulatory offences and may be punished with a fine of up to €1,000.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Winter service bylaw of 22 January 2024, as amended by the 1st amending bylaw of 10 October 2024 (in force since 1 November 2024)
