Leaf blowers and pacemakers will be banned at Zurich For most of the year, after 61.7% of voters voted in favor of adopting this measure in a referendum held today in the largest city of Switzerland.
The leaf blowers They will only be allowed only during autumn and authorities of winter, from October to December.
In an attempt to reduce noise, It will also be banned by stone -powered machinerywhile only electrical appliances will be permitted.
To limit pollution from powderwill be banned to use these machines all year long to remove pollutants and residues.
Exceptions will only be made in specific cases, such as building work or cleaning after large events in the city, which has a population of nearly 450,000.
Green and left parties supported the new regulations.
Supporters of restrictions argue that leaf blowers are not only noisy but also transmit bacteria and fine particleswhich is known to have negative respiratory and cardiovascular effects.
The restriction of the use of these machines in specific months will also protect the habitats of small living organisms that serve as food for birds, lizards and hedgehogs, supporters said.
The opposers of the measure, however, failed to convince voters on their argument that these restrictions were “an irrational and antisocial culture of bans”.
They also pointed out that there are already fines for excessive noise, making additional bans unnecessary. Conservative and liberal parties were among those who opposed extensive restrictions on leaf blowers.
Source: Skai
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