Clear Your Sidewalks Or Face $100 Ticket

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With the snowstorms out of the area for now, Prince George’s County residents must have their sidewalks shoveled or face a $100 ticket per day.

County code requires walks to be cleared within 48 hours after snow has fallen or ice has formed.

According to a news release, county inspectors will rotate through various areas to identify trouble spots that could create dangerous conditions for pedestrians. At those spots, inspectors will leave a door hanger to remind residents and business proprietors to remove the snow and ice from abutting sidewalks.

When a door hanger is left, an inspector will return to the site the next day to see if it has been cleared. If the walk still hasn’t been cleared, a violation notice will be left, which carries with it a $100 fine. The site will then be re-inspected every 24 hours to ensure that it has been cleared. Any subsequent violations also carry separate $100 fines.

County officials also encourage residents to help clear the walks for elderly or disabled neighbors.

For more information visit the county website news page.