Road safety: cut bushes and trees correctly!

Road safety: cut bushes and trees correctly!

The city administration reminds citizens that caring for trees and shrubs on private property is an important responsibility. Especially in the coming months, when the weather is unsettled, overhanging branches and bushes can become a real danger to traffic. If the branches protrude into the traffic area, they can not only obstruct visibility, but also endanger pedestrians and drivers.

To ensure safety on streets and sidewalks, property owners are required to trim their plants regularly. This means that the branches must be kept at a certain height: a minimum height of 2.50 meters applies to sidewalks, while a height of 4.50 meters is required for streets. This regulation ensures that pedestrians and vehicles can pass unhindered.

Important information about cutting material

Another important point is the disposal of the cutting material. The city offers citizens the opportunity to hand in the cut branches and bushes free of charge to the collection point for woody garden waste at the recycling center. This is a practical solution that not only protects the environment but also helps keep the streets and sidewalks clean.

The city administration appeals to all owners to fulfill their traffic safety obligations. Overhanging branches can pose a significant danger, especially in wet weather, as they obscure the view of traffic signs or can even lead to accidents. It is therefore important to act in good time and cut back the plants.

Citizens are encouraged to actively participate in the maintenance of public transport areas. By acting together, safety can be increased for all road users. It's a simple but effective measure that anyone can implement to make their own neighborhood safer.