City of Kelowna, British Columbiaaims to reduce unnecessary idling.
On Thursday, the city announced new ordinances that go into effect on Monday.
The ordinance states that a resident or visitor is no longer allowed to let her vehicle idle for more than one minute within the city limits.
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Other 30 communities in BC have similar ordinances.
However, the City of Kelowna added that its new ordinance would not apply to vehicles in traffic jams, with other exceptions. It is the largest contributor to gas (GHG) emissions,” said the city.
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"Vehicle exhaust is also a direct source of harmful emissions into the city's air supply." Idling Control is an action to reduce GHG emissions and improve air quality from the transportation sector.”
City Regional Air Quality Coordinator Nancy Mora Castro said:
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“We need to look at ways to encourage behavioral change around unnecessary idling. Having an ordinance is one way to get drivers to think about their idling habits.”
The city says the ordinance “embraces the education first principle,” but repeat violations , added that fines of up to $150 can be imposed for each idling violation.
The city also said the ordinance would be a complaint-based system. Stated. Much like most city ordinances.
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It also states that until January she has a six-month grace period and an education period.
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