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Written Question · S6W-24447 · Session 6

What measures it (a) has and (b) will put in place to make the public aware that vehicle idling is an offence, under the Road Traffic (Vehi…

Answered Asked by Alexander Stewart Con Lodged 10 Jan 2024

The question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it (a) has and (b) will put in place to make the public aware that vehicle idling is an offence, under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Regulations 2003.

The answer

Answered by Mairi McAllan on 19 Jan 2024 · 9 days after it was lodged, on time

The Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 provide local authorities with powers to issue fixed penalty notices to drivers of parked idling vehicles who refuse a reasonable request to switch off their engines. It is for individual local authorities to decide how to make use of their powers and promote awareness. The Scottish Government provides support to assist authorities in undertaking these duties.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-24447 by reference.