Drivers who leave engines running to clear screens face fine
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:39 amDrivers who leave engines running to clear screens face fines under 'idling offence' rules
'Inefficient': Motorists who leave their car engines running could be fined
Motorists who leave their cars running on frosty mornings to warm up the engine and clear the windscreen could face being fined under anti-pollution rules this winter.
Drivers are being told that leaving a car idling for more than a couple of minutes wastes fuel, and they could be served with on-the-spot fines of up to £40.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... z0bVs2dKNi
I wonder if this is going to apply to Taxis and busses waiting at ranks?
'Inefficient': Motorists who leave their car engines running could be fined
Motorists who leave their cars running on frosty mornings to warm up the engine and clear the windscreen could face being fined under anti-pollution rules this winter.
Drivers are being told that leaving a car idling for more than a couple of minutes wastes fuel, and they could be served with on-the-spot fines of up to £40.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... z0bVs2dKNi
I wonder if this is going to apply to Taxis and busses waiting at ranks?
I guess they'll employ a 'frost patrol' to try and catch folks out 