Montpelier, Vermont, May 5, 2014 – Vermont’s prohibited idling of motor vehicles law takes effect May 5, 2014. This law applies to all motor vehicles. It limits the idling of vehicles to five minutes in any 60-minute period. A penalty of $10.00 will be assessed for a first violation; $50.00 for a second violation; $100.00 for a third and subsequent violations.
There are exceptions to the five-minute limit, including but not limited to:
- Police, fire or emergency vehicle idling
- Commercial bus idling when passengers are on board
- Idling to ensure adequate windshield defrosting
- Idling to power work-related operations for trucks
- Idling for sleeper berth purposes
- Idling for maintenance, repair, service or diagnostic purposes
- Idling on private property for vehicles of 10,000 pounds or less
To read the full law, Google: “Prohibited idling of motor vehicles” or visit:
http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullsection.cfm?Title=23&Chapter=013&Section=01110
For more information about idling laws, facts, and the significant benefits in avoiding unnecessary idling, visit idlefreevt.org.
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