# NYS Bans Drivers from Idling Cars While Unattended
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [January 7, 2011, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947 "2011-01-07T10:13:58Z")
**Posts on this page:** 10
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### Author:  [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/41 "2011-01-12T22:15:34Z")
someone left a direcTV van running on the job and took a few steps away to get a signature from a customer and someone jumped in the van and stole it. rammed the van into a house. Shit happens.
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### Author:  [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/42 "2011-01-12T22:25:39Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#):
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> Are cops exempt like the _smoking_, cell phone, seatbelt, etc, laws? I think EAPD cars spend at least half of their time idling.
what smoking law?
> [@civichb](#):
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> Let’s not be stupid, immature and go overboard with this.
> This law will be enforced more or less in public areas, like running into the store ect.
> It’s been on the books for awhile but like all of these other little laws, attention is brought to it, it will be enforced maybe for a little while, then interest and attention will die off.
> It’s also against the law to let your vehicle idle while filling it up at the gas station, but I’m sure some of us have done it, has anyone been ticketed for it?
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> Pick up a NYS V&T law book and read up on this if everyone is that concerned about it?
pretty much this. i dont think the police are gonna be running up driveways to enforce this.
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### Author:  [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)
#### Post date: [January 13, 2011, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/43 "2011-01-13T14:39:36Z")
How are people suppose to know this is a law to not do it?
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### Author:  [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)
#### Post date: [January 13, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/44 "2011-01-13T14:53:26Z")
People who leave thier shit running in tops parkinglots and walmart are fucking stupid anyways.
They shouldnt write them a ticket, they should just take thier pos and leave it upside down on tift.
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### Author:  [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)
#### Post date: [January 13, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/45 "2011-01-13T15:00:44Z")
> [@Bull49](#):
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> what smoking law?
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> pretty much this. i dont think the police are gonna be running up driveways to enforce this.
I would imagine the state law that prohibits smoking on any workplace property including vehicles used.
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [January 13, 2011, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/46 "2011-01-13T16:05:38Z")
> [@civichb](#):
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> Let’s not be stupid, immature and go overboard with this.
> This law will be enforced more or less in public areas, like running into the store ect.
> It’s been on the books for awhile but like all of these other little laws, attention is brought to it, it will be enforced maybe for a little while, then interest and attention will die off.
> It’s also against the law to let your vehicle idle while filling it up at the gas station, but I’m sure some of us have done it, has anyone been ticketed for it?
Except if you read the article you’d see Rochester just created a special police detail specifically for targeting this law. So chances are if you’re in the Rochester area they’re really looking for it.
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### Author:  [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)
#### Post date: [January 13, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/47 "2011-01-13T16:35:08Z")
> [@JayS](#):
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> Except if you read the article you’d see Rochester just created a special police detail specifically for targeting this law. So chances are if you’re in the Rochester area they’re really looking for it.
What’s funny is the fact that it was publicized in your news and not ours…
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### Author:  [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2011, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/48 "2011-01-14T05:31:28Z")
> [@JayS](#):
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> Except if you read the article you’d see Rochester just created a special police detail specifically for targeting this law. So chances are if you’re in the Rochester area they’re really looking for it.
…and again, like most of these laws that get revamped, we’ll see how long that lasts.
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### Author:  [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2011, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/49 "2011-01-14T06:21:11Z")
I guess I can’t let my truck warm up no matter what.
> Heavy Duty Vehicle Idling Laws
> New York State Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) prohibits heavy duty vehicles, including diesel trucks and buses, from idling for more than five minutes at a time.
> Exceptions are when your vehicle is:
> Stuck in traffic
> Idling for maintenance purposes
> Powering an auxiliary function or apparatus, such as a concrete tumbler
> Involved in an emergency situation
> A diesel fueled truck operating in an ambient air temperature below 25°F for more than 2 hours
> Less idling time is good for the environment because it reduces air pollution, noise and fuel use. It also saves money for diesel operators and consumers and contributes to a cleaner atmosphere.
> The diesel idling regulation is found in Title 6 NYCRR, Subpart 217-3 and will be enforced by DEC Conservation Officers. You may be fined from $500 to $18,000 in the case of a first violation.
> No matter what kind of vehicle you drive, remember to:
> Drive at the speed limit
> Avoid sudden stops or starts
> Resist topping off the fuel tank
> Check tire pressure monthly
> Keep your vehicle well-maintained
> Remember, only five consecutive minutes of idling are allowed. Your lungs will thank you for it.
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### Author:  [@Fortytoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fortytoo)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2011, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-bans-drivers-from-idling-cars-while-unattended/207947/50 "2011-01-14T09:23:00Z")
> [@JayS](#):
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> I’d love to see the stats behind how many cars actually get stolen while being left idling to warm up. I’m not talking about the retards who leave their cars running while they go into a store to grab something quick, but the people who are starting their cars up in the morning before work and letting them run in their private driveway for 5-10 minutes. I’m guessing its a pretty low number, especially considering anyone who lives in a shitty enough neighborhood where the car is likely to be taken in such a situation wouldn’t do this in the first place.
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> They’ll probably lose more in disability payments from fat cops falling on their ass walking up snow covered suburban driveways to see if that running car has keys in the ignition or is using a remote start than they’ll make in ticket revenue and reduced stolen car recovery work.
I know it’s not EXACTLY what you’re referring to but still, high profile AUTO show, and looks what happened when they left it running just for a minute!
[http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?213956-Stay-Classy-Detroit-v.-BMW-7-series-stolen-from-autoshow](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?213956-Stay-Classy-Detroit-v.-BMW-7-series-stolen-from-autoshow)
LOL
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