Overview

• Cologne, Leipzig, and Mainz have implemented night-time bans on robotic mowers to prevent injuries to hedgehogs and other nocturnal wildlife.
• Erfurt is planning a ban that aims to raise public awareness, while Gera is considering similar regulations but has not yet finalized a decision.
• Chemnitz's mayor blocked a council initiative for a ban, though the city's environmental office is evaluating solutions based on other cities' experiences.
• Rural districts like Zwickau and Vogtlandkreis express support for potential bans and are monitoring Leipzig's outcomes for guidance.
• Animal protection groups advocate for broader restrictions or outright bans, highlighting the biodiversity risks posed by robotic mowers operating at night.