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>Constant plow scraping and harsh salting

We have no problems with that here in Scandinavia. Also, salt is not used in very cold areas as it doesn't work.

>European countries typically have national road agencies and consistent standards across the country

(I'm guessing you meant EU, since the largest country in Europe is Russia.) We have EU wide standards in the EU.

Most very cold areas are frequently above the temperature where salt is still somewhat effective, although I assume less than ideal.

> I'm guessing you meant EU, since the largest country in Europe is Russia.

They mentioned country-wide standards in European countries, not EU-wide standards (and the EU doesn’t dictate most road standards as far as I’m aware.)

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