Viersen
Snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm must be cleared without delay after the snowfall or icy conditions end. Snow falling or ice forming after 8 pm must be cleared by 7 am the next day, or by 9 am if the next day is a Sunday or public holiday.
Keep the pavement clear of snow up to a width limited to 1.20 m. At public transport and school bus stops, ensure safe access and safe boarding and alighting.
Grit pavements when icy; salt or other de-icing substances are banned as a rule, allowed only in special weather conditions (e.g. freezing rain) or at hazardous points such as steps, ramps or steep slopes, where abrasive materials fail to reduce slipperiness. Tree pits and planted areas must not be gritted with salt or other de-icing agents.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and fees bylaw of the town of Viersen of 19 October 2011, as amended by the 13th amending bylaw of 17 December 2025
Willich
Snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm must be cleared without delay after the snowfall or icy conditions end. 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 a width of 1.50 m; where the pavement is not marked off by a kerb or similar feature, a 1.50 m strip from the property boundary applies instead. Also grit pedestrian crossings and hazardous points on carriageways that owners must clean, using abrasive materials in preference to de-icing agents. At public transport and school bus stops, ensure safe access.
Grit pavements when icy; salt or other de-icing substances are banned as a rule, allowed only in special weather-related exceptional cases (e.g. freezing rain) where abrasive materials are not sufficiently effective, or at hazardous points such as steps, ramps, bridge approaches and steep slopes. Tree pits and planted areas must not be gritted with salt or other de-icing agents.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and fees bylaw of 30 April 2009, last amended by the 16th amending bylaw of 27 November 2024, in force since 1 January 2025
