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NOTE: In today's world, there may be some risk in approaching someone sitting in their vehicle that is idling when parked. Use careful judgment, and it is best to not consider approaching a driver in an idling vehicle unless prepared with a handout. It may be safer to just ignore them. If choosing to discuss the issue, be informed and polite. Most people are not aware of the harm and waste of idling. Also consider circumstances such as a pet or elderly person that needs to keep cool in an air-conditioned vehicle idling on a hot day. The same may apply for an infant or elderly person needing heat on a below freezing day. When you give a motorist one of these handouts, you become an ambassador of Idle-Free California and Green Driving America. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD ANYONE ACCOST A DRIVER THAT CHOOSES TO LET A VEHICLE IDLE FOR WHATEVER REASON. AND IF AN IDLING VEHICLE IS UNATTENDED, NEVER OPEN THE DOOR AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE! IDLE-FREE CALIFORNIA AND GREEN DRIVING AMERICA COMPLETELY DISAVOW SUCH BEHAVIOR.

 

SUGGESTED PITCHES (with a handout):

1. "If I can have a few seconds of your time, here's some information on idling when parked. Idling wastes fuel, causes a buildup of deposits on engine components, and is not good for the air we breathe. Thank you."

2. "I know it's a hot day, but I hope you will look at this information about why idling when parked is harmful and wasteful. Thank you."

3. For heavy-duty vehicles that have been observed idling for more than five minutes and are not engaged in power takeoff operations or refrigerated truck deliveries: (handout optional) "Are you aware California has a regulation that limits the idling of trucks to five minutes? I hope you will consider turning off your engine. Thank you."