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Municipality of Gilching: Be sure to observe the obligation to clear and grit in winter!
The municipality of Gilching reminds residents of their obligation to clear and grit snow and ice in order to ensure safe sidewalks.
Municipality of Gilching: Be sure to observe the obligation to clear and grit in winter!
Winter is just around the corner and with it the associated challenges for citizens. In Gilching, the community reminds people of the important clearing and gritting obligations that must be observed in winter. These obligations are not only an indication for residents, but also a legal framework that comes into play in the event of damage. So reported Mercury that residents are obliged to keep sidewalks clear when there is snow and ice.
The minimum width for the cleared paths is 1.20 meters. It is important that everyone does their part to ensure that streets and sidewalks are safe to walk on. If it is slippery, the use of de-icing salt is permitted, but sand or grit are the preferred spreading materials. All clearing and spreading work must begin from 7 a.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. on Sundays and public holidays and may be repeated until 8 p.m. if the weather requires this. This is also done by Gilching News emphasized.
Obligation to clear and spread in detail
But what happens if the clearing and spreading obligation is not adhered to? According to the municipality, there is a risk of high compensation claims in the event of damage. Residents should therefore familiarize themselves with these regulations. It is particularly important that if there is no sidewalk, a strip of roadway at least 1.20 meters wide is kept clear. If you are unsure, you can view the complete statutes on the obligation to clear and scatter in the building office (room O1.20) or read it online on the municipality's homepage.
A practical note: Chippings can be picked up free of charge in normal household quantities from the municipal building yard on Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the building authority at 3866-67 and the building yard at 8167.
Ensure safety together
The community's concern is clear: safety for all citizens in Gilching in winter weather conditions. The ADAC also emphasizes that municipalities are responsible for winter service, but private owners can also be held responsible.
It is important to be aware of this responsibility and to act in a timely manner to avoid falls and accidents. Especially in the city, where a lot of people are out and about, proper winter service is a crucial factor for safety in public spaces.
Take the duty to clear and grit seriously and ensure that your sidewalks remain safe and accessible. This is the only way we can work together to ensure that winter doesn't trip us up with slippery conditions and snow!