Gritting vehicle with a rear scattering device which comprises a scattering plate which rotates about a vertical axis and scatters the supplied gritting material in fanlike manner. In order to eliminate the lasting influences of turbulences, side winds and the like, a tubular protective housing which is open at the bottom is provided above the scattering plate. At the upper end of the protective housing is located a blower which generates an air flow directed downwards onto the scattering plate.
