Ratingen
Remove snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm without delay. Anything after 8 pm by 7 am the next day on weekdays, by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays.
Keep pavements clear of snow to a width of 1.50 m. A 1.50 m walking strip from the usable edge of the street also counts as pavement where pedestrians use the street, e.g. in traffic-calmed areas.
Grit in icy or snowy conditions. Salt and other de-icers are banned in principle, allowed only in exceptional cases such as freezing rain or at dangerous spots such as steps and ramps; never on tree pits or planted areas.
Owners are responsible for clearing and gritting the pavements and roads marked in the street directory. Fines from €5, up to €1,000 if intentional and up to €500 if negligent.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and fees bylaw, version of 26 September 2014
Velbert
Remove snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm (Sundays and public holidays 9 am to 8 pm) without delay. Anything after 8 pm by 7 am the next day, Sundays and public holidays by 9 am.
Keep pavements clear of snow to the width pedestrians need, at least 1.00 m, including the paths to traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. In pedestrian zones a 1.50 m strip along the properties counts as pavement, on streets built on one level a 1 m strip.
Grit in icy or snowy conditions. Salt and other de-icers are banned on pavements in principle, allowed only in exceptional cases such as freezing rain or at dangerous spots such as steps and ramps; never on tree pits or planted areas.
Winter maintenance of pavements within built-up areas is the responsibility of the owners of the adjoining properties. Fines from €5, up to €1,000 if intentional and up to €500 if negligent.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and winter service fees bylaw of 18 December 2025
