Ban on idling engines

[Jman888]

me guilty as charge

Hong Kong enforces ban on idling engines
By Leslie Tang | Posted: 15 December 2011 1458 hrs

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's long-awaited idling engine ban is finally in force, aiming to help tackle the city's chronic pollution problem.

Vehicles have been pin-pointed as the second largest polluter in the city.

The ban applies to all vehicles. Drivers caught leaving their engines running for more than three minutes during a one-hour period will be slapped with a fine of US$40.

But there are exemptions to the rule.

Taxis waiting at an official taxi stand, the first two mini-buses in line and electric and hybrid vehicles will be exempt.

There's also a concession when the very hot weather or rainstorm warnings are in force.

There's been plenty of resistance by the transportation industry, especially taxi drivers, who argued turning off air-conditioning during Hong Kong's sweltering summers would result in a drop in business.

So the government has significantly toned down the rules since the law was first put up for public consultation in 2007.

"Even though I'm a taxi driver, I'm not very clear about the new law. There's not much promotion... or maybe I haven't been paying attention," said one taxi driver.

"Hong Kong is highly congested. The drivers don't turn off their engines so it's very smoggy. We need this law," said a motorist.

Law enforcement officers will give a grace period. Drivers who break the rules will be given a warning instead of a ticket in the first month.

- CNA/cc

[Darthrevan]

its also an offence in sg to let engine idle..but there is almost no enforcement..its another half-hearted attempt to "care" for the environment

 

http://www.reach.gov.sg/YourSay/Discussion...%5B%5B306%5D%5D

[Jman888]

but seriously, how to check

 

its also an offence in sg to let engine idle..but there is almost no enforcement..its another half-hearted attempt to "care" for the environment

 

http://www.reach.gov.sg/YourSay/Discussion...%5B%5B306%5D%5D

 

[Hondacub777]

but seriously, how to check

Those with loud exhaust will kena first.100m away already can hear liao.

But I also dun know who enforce the rules.LTA or NEA?

[Dafansu]

It's also an offence in Singapore

[LoverofCar]

You know who is the most guity party...TAXI....even when they go for copi..some still let their engine run...not sure why they like to do that...

[Jman888]

Those with loud exhaust will kena first.100m away already can hear liao.

But I also dun know who enforce the rules.LTA or NEA?

 

 

the lambo

[Jman888]

You know who is the most guity party...TAXI....even when they go for copi..some still let their engine run...not sure why they like to do that...

 

 

tour bus :angry:

[Mockngbrd]

go after taxi first before thinking of prvt cars... kthnnxbye

[Jman888]

Warnings issued to 14 motorists caught leaving vehicle engines idling

PUBLISHED ON NOV 20, 2014

BY LINETTE LAI

SINGAPORE - Warning letters were issued on Wednesday to 14 motorists who had left their vehicle engines idling while stationary in a three-hour enforcement exercise by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Ang Mo Kio.

NEA also distributed pamphlets and anti-idling car decals to 236 motorists, as part of the exercise to promote compliance with anti-idling regulations, which NEA officers had found many motorists to be unaware of. Those who left their engines on were workers loading or unloading goods, taxi drivers waiting for customers, parents waiting for school-going children, or simply drivers taking a break in their vehicles.

Under Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) regulations, it is an offence to leave the engine of a motor vehicle running when it is stationary for reasons other than traffic conditions. Those breaching the law can be fined up to $5,000.

In a statement, the NEA urged the public to turn off their engines after parking for better air quality and public health.

"In the last three years, NEA had taken action on over 8,000 cases of idling engines and these comprise issuance of advisories, warning letters and fines to errant drivers," it said.

Those who spot idling vehicles are encouraged to report them, providing the vehicle registration number, as well as location, date, and time of the incident.

They can call the NEA hotline on 1800-CALL NEA (1800-2255 632), or use the smartphone app called myENV. They can also choose to send in videos to [email protected]

 

 

[Toothiewabbit]

 

 

 

 

warning letters nia, beri merciful hor.

 

must be becos of election akan datang lah !!!!

 

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Edited November 20, 2014 by Toothiewabbit

[Count-Bracula]

Taxi lohs are the biggest culprits here . . . . engine idle count money

[Mockngbrd]

 

 

Those who left their engines on were workers loading or unloading goods, taxi drivers waiting for customers, parents waiting for school-going children, or simply drivers taking a break in their vehicles.

Pls go catch all the SBS buses also hor

[Vid]

HK hardly enforce too. Started with a big hoohaa... then die down already.

[TVT]

 

 

 

 

It is good. Especially for those driving diesel vehicles (taxi, lorries, buses)... their exhaust flumes very smelly !!

 

[New_Atlantis]

Taxi lohs are the biggest culprits here . . . . engine idle count money

 

lay chey right? how about you shut down your computer if you are not touching the keyboard after 30 seconds?

[GLZT]

Alot of taxis always like to stop at some stretch of road to take a nap, while leaving the engine on of course.

[Ktglfc]

Taxi lohs are the biggest culprits here . . . . engine idle count money

 

Totally agreed !

 

If they want to catch, pls catch all the taxis first... then I will be convinced that they want to implement this ban...

If not, then better don't implement ...