Berlin court bans private use of de-icing salt

A court has banned private use of salt for de-icing sidewalks in Berlin, overturning a recent Senate decree. The environmental group Nabu successfully sued, arguing the decree illegally bypassed existing salt restrictions. The ruling means individuals can no longer use salt, though the city's sanitation department can. The Transport Senator reminded property owners of their legal duty to clear ice and snow from their premises, as city resources are now focused on roads.