Idling
Idling engines produce harmful emissions that cause health and air quality problems. Turning off car engines while parked is an easy way to improve local air quality.
In 2019, Town Council strengthened the Anti-Idling By-law (pdf), making it a violation for a vehicle to idle for more than three consecutive minutes except under certain circumstances.
To request support for a school anti-idling campaign contact environment@oakville.ca.
The town runs an ongoing smog reduction education campaign, targeting town employees.
Town vehicles and equipment have stickers reminding staff not to idle.
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