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No grass can be mowed on Sunday
At what times is lawn mowing permitted?
Motorized lawnmowers are blessings and curses in the garden at the same time. Thanks to their engine power, mowing is child's play. The associated noise is often a nuisance that divides good neighborhoods. In order to curb noise pollution, the legislature has issued specific regulations. Familiarize yourself with the times when you can mow your lawn without conflicting with the law.
Weekdays mowing is allowed
The Equipment and Machine Noise Ordinance regulates the use of lawn mowers in residential areas as well as special regions, such as near hospitals or in spa areas. With regard to specific times, a distinction is made between lawnmower types and their noise levels. The following overview summarizes the minimum standard:
The legislature only specifies the basic direction for noise protection in residential areas. Countries and municipalities have the right to issue special regulations that clearly exceed the minimum standard. In many federal states, for example, more extensive regulations apply for maintaining a midday rest from 1 to 3 pm. Before you start your lawnmower, please inquire about the rules for your region with the responsible public order office.
Tips
If you use your grass trimmer correctly, the consideration of rest periods is one of them. In many federal states, the operation of these noisy devices is restricted on weekdays from 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm. However, grass trimmers with the green-blue EU Ecolabel may be used in the garden between 7 am and 8 pm on weekdays.