Euskirchen Urges Property Owners to Prune Trees for Road Safety
Euskirchen's road authority has issued guidelines for property owners to maintain trees, hedges, and shrubs near roads. Failure to comply could result in unauthorized use of public traffic areas and potential liability for accidents. Property owners must prune back growth to their property boundary, ensuring clear light cones around street lamps, and keeping traffic signs visible. Overhanging branches, wide or high hedges can obstruct traffic, endanger pedestrians and cyclists, or restrict visibility at junctions. The city recommends pruning from October to the end of February for safety in traffic. Growth extending into public traffic areas is unauthorized, according to § 22 of the Streets and Roads Act NRW. Property owners must prune back regularly to prevent accidents and liability. If an acute danger is identified, the city's road authority can arrange for pruning, with costs billed to the respective realtor. Euskirchen's property owners are urged to maintain trees, hedges, and shrubs near roads for safety and compliance with the Streets and Roads Act NRW. Regular pruning, especially from October to February, is crucial to prevent accidents and unauthorized use of public traffic areas.
