Winter weather - Salt gritting ban: local authorities allow exceptions in some places
For environmental reasons, the private use of road salt is generally prohibited in Baden-Württemberg - but a number of local authorities allow exceptions in dangerous places or in extreme weather conditions, according to a survey by the German Press Agency. In the state capital of Stuttgart and in Tübingen, for example, small amounts of salt may be used to grit sidewalks in freezing rain and black ice. In Pforzheim, stairs may also be de-iced with salt, and in Ulm, slopes may also be de-iced.
In Heidelberg, de-icing agents such as salts or salt-like substances are not taboo in freezing rain, slippery frost or freezing wet conditions if plants are not damaged. In Ludwigsburg, sparing use is possible as an exception in freezing rain and slippery ice or in particularly dangerous places, while in Böblingen it is possible in particularly dangerous places such as steps or steep sections.
According to the Baden-Württemberg Association of Cities and Towns, private individuals are generally obliged to clear snow and ice from paths adjacent to their property in accordance with the relevant bylaws. And almost all local authorities prohibit the private use of road salt for environmental reasons. Those who do not comply with this generally face severe penalties.
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In Böblingen, the use of de-icing agents like salt is permitted in particularly dangerous places such as steps or steep sections due to the hazardous winter conditions. The city of Pforzheim allows salt to be used for de-icing stairs, while in Ulm, slopes can also be treated with salt for safety reasons.
In the commune of Ludwigsburg, a sparing use of salt is allowed as an exception in freezing rain and slippery ice, or in particularly dangerous places. On the other hand, in the city of Heidelberg, de-icing agents are not prohibited in frosty weather conditions that could harm plants.
According to the German Press Agency, local authorities in Baden-Württemberg generally prohibit the private use of road salt for environmental reasons. This rule applies to places like Tübingen, where only sidewalks can be gritted during freezing rain and black ice.
However, in the city of Stuttgart, small amounts of salt may be used to grit sidewalks in freezing rain and black ice, similar to Tübingen. In contrast, Weather conditions in Ludwigsburg may require private individuals to clear snow and ice from adjacent paths, following the relevant bylaws.
Despite these regulations, private use of road salt in freezing rain or hazardous ice conditions can result in severe penalties in most municipalities of Baden-Württemberg, including the city of Heidelberg and neighboring commune of Böblingen.
In the city of Pforzheim, the use of de-icing agents is necessary to ensure the safety of citizens during extreme winter weather, as ice and black ice can be prone to form on sidewalks and stairs. Similarly, the city of Stuttgart emphasizes the importance of winter road clearance and safety measures, particularly during dangerous weather conditions, based on its bylaws.
Lastly, the city of Ludwigsburg requires residents to follow the relevant bylaws and clear snow and ice from adjacent paths to ensure the safety of others and adhere to environmental protection rules, just like other municipalities in Baden-Württemberg.
Source: www.stern.de
