Well known fact Diesel engins put out more fumes on start up than when idling.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | £20 on-the-spot fine for idling diesel drivers |
£20 on-the-spot fine for idling diesel drivers Islington Council is introducing a new £20 fine for those who leave their diesel cars idling on the road, in attempt to help meet European environmental targets. It is well known that diesel fumes pose a greater threat to emission standards than petrol fumes and, in this case, it is the main crux of Islington Council’s argument. As diesel contains more harmful nitrogen dioxide, Islington Council will be looking to fine those who leave their cars running while sat in them stationary or leaving them parked up. This is likely to have a big impact on vehicles that are susceptible to idling outside school gates, taxi ranks, bus stops or even shopping areas. An on-the-spot fine of £20 can be given to those who refuse to turn off their engines, which can be increased to £40 if the fine is not paid promptly. Those who have stop/start technology will not be as affected as others, as this tech feature automatically turns off the car’s engine when sat in traffic or parked. Some may argue that those without stop/start could be wasting fuel by constantly turning their car’s engine on and off. Aside to this new idling fine, diesel drivers have recently received more bad news, with London mayor Boris Johnson announcing that diesel cars will have to pay an extra £10 on top of the London Congestion Charge to enter the capital. source: http://www.motortorque.com/manufacturer ... vers-25884 |
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| Author: | ace of spades [ Mon Aug 04, 2014 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: £20 on-the-spot fine for idling diesel drivers |
I doubt the motive for this really has much to do with european targets and more to do with lining the council's pockets. Why only go for diesel cars? They may make marginally more toxic emissions, but I doubt the difference is huge. How long would a car have to be parked before it's classed as idling? How could it be proven that the engine was running all that time? Will traffic wardens be given video cameras? |
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| Author: | no tips [ Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: £20 on-the-spot fine for idling diesel drivers |
Well known fact Diesel engins put out more fumes on start up than when idling.
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| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: £20 on-the-spot fine for idling diesel drivers |
captain cab wrote: Those who have stop/start technology will not be as affected as others, as this tech feature automatically turns off the car’s engine when sat in traffic or parked. Some may argue that those without stop/start could be wasting fuel by constantly turning their car’s engine on and off. I've got that, and I think it's cut in about twice in 10 months. 
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