Pruning bushes: safety for pedestrians and cyclists in Wenzenbach

Pruning bushes: safety for pedestrians and cyclists in Wenzenbach

In the municipality of Wenzenbach, attention is drawn to the need to cut back overhanging bushes and hedges on roads and paths. While these plants are often beautiful to look at, they can also cause problems if they grow beyond property lines. Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers are particularly affected by these overgrowths, as they can impair the view of traffic signs and road safety.

The community has a responsibility to ensure that streets and public spaces remain safe and usable. According to the Bavarian Roads and Paths Act, property owners are obliged to cut their plants back to the border of their own property. This means that shrubs and hedges must be worked on so that they do not protrude into the sidewalk. A minimum clearance of 2.50 meters above sidewalks and cycle paths and 4.50 meters above roadways must be maintained.

Legal responsibility and liability

Another important point is the legal responsibility of the property owners. If overhanging plants cause a traffic accident or damage to people or property, liability consequences may follow. To avoid such problems, it is advisable to prune regularly to eliminate potential dangers.

The municipality appeals to all owners to check their plants and carry out any necessary pruning work. There are free disposal options for the waste clippings at the green waste delivery points in Grabenbach and Grünthal.

It is important to note that the regulations of the Nature Conservation Act, which prohibit the cutting of trees from March 1st to September 30th, do not apply here. Shape and care pruning to control growth is permitted all year round.

The municipality of Wenzenbach would like to thank the citizens for their understanding and support, who make a valuable contribution to road safety.

Wenzenbach community

The municipal administration