Cologne Implements Night Ban on Lawn Robots to Protect Hedgehogs

The new regulation aims to safeguard small animals from harm caused by unmanned mowing devices.

The city of Cologne has introduced a night driving ban for robotic lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs and other small wildlife.
Robotic mowers pose a significant threat to small animals, often causing injuries or fatalities with their blades.
While Cologne has taken action, similar protective measures have not yet been implemented in other regions like Freising.
Robotic lawnmowers operate autonomously, making them a convenient choice for homeowners but a danger to nocturnal creatures.
The ban reflects growing awareness and concern over the environmental impacts of automated gardening tools.