In The Largest Swiss City, Zurich, The Use of Leaf Blowers, Being Greatly Restricted is. It is only allowed around autumn, from October to December. Furthermore, The Leaf Blower Must Now Be Electric.
In a referendum, 61.7 percent were in favor of Measures Against the Noisemakers. The result Puts an end to the practice of using the blowers year-round to remove dirt and debris. Outside of Autumn, They May Only Be Used in Exceptional Cases, Such As for Construction Work or To Clean Up After Large Events.
Leaf Blowers Have Been A Topic of Discussion in Zurich for Twenty Years, Writes The Neue Zürcher Zeitung . Supporters of the restrictions argued that leaf blowers not only make a lot of noise, but also spread private matter and bacteria. The Measure also Protects The Habitat of Animals That Serve As Food for Birds, Lizards, OR Hedgehogs. Critics Call it an Example of A Nonsensical Prohibition Culture.