On 29/12/2023 02:47 pm, Simon Mason wrote:

Also known as stationary idling, Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 prohibits leaving your engine on when it is not needed.

"...when ... not *needed*...".

This act enforces Rule 123 of the Highway Code, which states “you must not leave a vehicle’s engine running unnecessarily while that vehicle is stationary on a public road”.

"...unnecessarily...".

If you do leave your engine idle [unnecessarily - you forgot that bit, innit?], you could face a fine upwards of £20, or £80 in areas of London – as per the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations of 2002.

An idling engine can contribute massively to air pollution, potentially producing up to twice the emissions of a car in motion. Idling engines can churn out nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide and particulate matter. These chemicals can have a negative

effect on people and the environment by contributing to poor air quality. Therefore, to reduce the impact of these pollutants, idling has been prohibited to limit emissions.

It hasn't been prohibited. Whoever wrote that sentence (I know it wasn't
you because it contains a four syllable word) is a blatant liar.

You should be ashamed of yourself for repeating the lies.

There aren’t many exceptions to engine idling.

There are enough.

If you are stuck in a traffic jam, it would be expected that you would turn your engine off as you aren’t going anywhere.

It is certainly not "expected" and also not "necessary".

It’s a common misconception that stopping and starting the engine uses up more fuel than leaving the car running. So, by switching off, you’re also cutting down on fuel costs.
On a warm day, keeping the air conditioning on by leaving the engine running may seem like a valid reason, but unfortunately, it is not.

Oh, yes it is. Who claims that it isn't? The liar who claimed that idling-at-stationary has been prohibited?

One of the few valid reasons to leave your engine idling while you aren’t driving is if you need to defrost your windscreen on a cold morning. However, you shouldn’t leave the car unattended while you do so.

And?

What about chavs on bikes?

This is uk.rec.cycling, not uk.alt-untruths.

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