What is Idling?
An idling vehicle is basically one whose engine is running when it is parked or not in use. Market research has found that the most common reasons for engine idling are: • warming up the car • waiting for someone • doing an errand Other reasons, reported by drivers include: • personal comfort • listening to the radio • parking illegally • convenience Q: What is the “profile” of the typical idler? A: It’s safe to say that most motorists do some amount of idling. However, Canadian research shows some interesting trends. For example, the amount of idling a driver does tends to increase with the number of people in the household. A driver living with children is more likely to idle than one without children. As well, the frequency of idling appears to decrease as a person ages – a retiree is the least likely to idle. A person living in a rural area is more likely to idle than a driver living in an urban center. Q: With modern emissions technology and more fuel-efficient cars, why do I have
