Green Technology

PA has enacted a law to reduce truck idling - with the intent t o reduce pollution.

" ... intended to reduce unnecessary idling of large trucks throughout the state. ... It takes effect Feb. 9, 2009. ... Idling rules already are in place in Allegheny County and the city of Philadelphia."

" ... bill – SB295 – that imposes idling limits statewide. Diesel-powered vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds will be limited to idling for no more than five minutes per hour. Violators would face fines between $150 and $300."

There are exemptions - for now - for temperatures " ... lower than 40 degrees or higher than 75 degrees. ...temperature exemption expires May 1, 2010. ... expected that idle reduction technology will be more widely available. [then]."

" ... restrictions will not apply to trucks that exhibit a label "issued by the California Air Resources Board" that shows the vehicle's engine meets the optional NOx idling emission standard."

Via: Owner Operator Independent Driver Assn LINK