You are allowed to mow your lawn at these times

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Lawn mowing is allowed on weekdays

The Equipment and Machine Noise Protection Ordinance regulates the use of lawnmowers in residential areas and special regions, such as near hospitals or in spa areas. With regard to the specific times, a distinction is made between lawnmower types and their noise levels. The following overview summarizes the minimum standard:

  • Lawn mowing allowed: Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • The operation of lawn mowers is not permitted: Sundays, public holidays and workdays from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Saturday is a work day)
  • Exception: hand mowers can be operated at any time

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With the ordinance, the legislature only specifies the basic direction for noise protection in residential areas. The federal states and municipalities have the right to issue special regulations that significantly exceed the minimum standard. In numerous federal states, for example, further regulations apply to compliance with a midday rest from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Before your

Start the lawn mower, please inquire at the responsible regulatory office about the rules for your region.

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If you have your Grass trimmer(€ 34.90 at Amazon *)use properly, the observance of rest periods is part of it. In many federal states, the operation of these loud devices is restricted to working days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Grass trimmers with the green-blue EU eco-label, on the other hand, can be used in the garden on working days between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.