Rising numbers of motorists are facing spot fines for leaving engines running in the street as new research highlights the link between vehicle emissions and premature death.
Drivers have been told that they could be hit with £20 on-the-spot penalties for refusing to turn off engines when cars are stationary by the roadside. In some areas, residents are being asked to report motorists who leave engines running, including providing the registration number, colour and car model of repeat offenders.
This week, Nottingham city council became the latest local authority to propose introducing “anti-idling” measures to cut roadside emissions.
Over the past eight months, similar measures have been adopted by Norwich, Wirral, Reading and the London boroughs of Camden and Southwark. Many councils in London and
