Witten
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.
Keep the pavement clear of snow to a width of 1.50 m. At public transport and school bus stops, ensure safe boarding and alighting and safe access to and from the stop.
Salt or other de-icing substances on pavements 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 bylaw of the town of Witten of 18 December 2015, as amended by the amending bylaws of 7 December 2017 and 19 December 2022
