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    Why Your Lawn Mower Could Get You Fined (And How to Avoid It)

    Check your local municipal website or call city hall to confirm exact quiet hours in your area—most residential zones prohibit gas-powered lawn equipment between 8 PM and 7 AM on weekdays, with stricter weekend restrictions often starting at 9 PM and ending at 9 AM. That early Saturday morning mowing session you’ve been planning? It…

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