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Summary of State Anti-Idling Regulations EPA420-S-03-002 | Back to Truck Generators Home
| AZ | AZ ST § 11-876 | Heavy duty diesel vehciles >14,000 lbs. | 5 minutes | • Emergency vehicles • Traffic conditions • Need for driver to sleep in vehicle • Necessary for equipment (refrigeration) | Not in SIP |
| CA | CA HLTH & S § 40720 | Marine terminals or ports processing 100,000+ containers/year | 30 minutes | • Acts of God • Strikes • State/Federal emergencies • Unavoidable/unforseeable event | Not in SIP |
| CO (Denver) | Denver Municipal Code Sec. 4-43 | Any motor vehicle | 10 minutes in any one hour | • Ambient temperature <20o F for previous 24 hours • Ambient temperature <10o F • Emergency vehicles • Traffic conditions • Vehicle is being repaired/serviced • Take-off power for auxiliary uses • Vehicles engaged in traffic operations | Not in SIP |
| CT | Sec. 22a-174-18(a)(5) | Mobile source engine | 3 consecutive minutes | • Traffic conditions • Mechanical difficulties • Heating/cooling when necessary • Bring engine to OEM recommended operating temperature • Ambient temperature <20o F • Vehicle is being repaired/serviced • Aircraft, locomotives, marine vessels, lawnmowers, snow blowers, and small home appliances | In SIP |
| CT | Non regulatory school bus policy | School buses | Shut off engine immediately unless leaving within 3 minutes; AM start-up idling restricted to time recommended to reach engine operating temperature or defrost windows | • To operate safety equipment • To maintain safe temperature for children with special needs • Ambient temperature <20o F | Not in SIP |
| HI | § 11-60.1-34 | All motor vehicles | No specified time | • Vehicle is being repaired/serviced • Necessary for auxiliary equipment built onto vehicle • Loading/unloading passengers - not to exceed 3 minutes • Build up op pressure/cooling down of engine - not to exceed 3 minutes | Not in SIP |
| MD | § 22-402 | Motor vehicles | 5 minutes | • Traffic conditions • Mechanical difficulties • Necessary for auxiliary equipment installed on vehicle • To bring vehicle up to OEM’s recommended engine operating temperature | In SIP |
| DC | Title 20, Reg 900.1 | Diesel/gasoline vehicles | 3 minutes | • Necessary for auxiliary equipment installed on vehicle • To operate AC for 15 minutes on bus with 12 or more people • To operate heating equipment when temperature is <32o F | Not in SIP |
| MA | Chapter 90, Sec. 16A | Motor vehicles | 5 minutes | • Vehicle is being repaired /serviced • Delivery vehicles in which engine power is necessary • Vehicles in operation for which associate power need is required | In SIP |
| MN | § 123B.885 | Diesel school buses | N/A (must minimize to | None | Not in SIP |
| extent practical the idling of | |||||
| school bus engines) | |||||
| MN (St. | Section 706 | Motor vehicles | 5 minutes | N/A | Not in SIP |
| Cloud) | (within specified 2 | ||||
| block area of city) | |||||
| MO (St. Louis) | Ordinance 64749D | Motor vehicles | 10 minutes | • Emergency vehicles | Not in SIP |
| MT (Lewis | Rule 3.101 | Diesel or locomotive | 2 hours in any 12 hour | • When a Board of Health variance is | Not in SIP |
| & Clark | engine operating | period | granted | ||
| county) | when health | ||||
| department declares | |||||
| air quality is poor | |||||
| NV | NAC 445B.576 | Diesel truck or bus | 15 minutes | • When a variance is issued | Not in SIP |
| • Emergency vehicles • Removal of snow | |||||
| • Used to repair or maintain other vehicles | |||||
| • Traffic conditions | |||||
| • During repair/maintenance • Emission is treated and contained by method approved by commission • Engine must idle to perform a specific task (e.g., drilling) | |||||
| NH | Env-A 1101.05 | Diesel/gasoline vehicle | 5 minutes >32o F 15 minutes >-10o F & <32o F No limit <-10o F and no nuisance created | • Traffic conditions • Emergency vehicles • Takeoff power for auxiliary uses • Vehicle is being repaired/serviced • Operated solely to defrost windshield | Not in SIP |
| NJ | 7:27-14.2 | Diesel powered motor vehicles | 3 minutes 30 minutes for permanent vehicle at business 15 minutes for vehicle stopped for >= 3 hours | • Emergency vehicles in an emergency situation • Emergency vehicle of GVWR >18,000 lbs transporting property on public road • Diesel bus while loading/unloading • Traffic conditions • When auxiliary power is needed for other equipment or climate control • Being inspected by State/Federal inspector • Vehicle is being repaired/serviced • Detach/exchange trailer • Light duty diesel vehicles | In SIP |
| NY | § 217-3.2, 3.3 | Diesel bus or truck | 5 minutes | • Traffic conditions • If regulation already exists to maintain conditions for passenger comfort • During maintenance • To provide power for auxiliary purpose • Emergency vehicles • Mining/quarrying on own property • Temperature <25o F if motionless for 2 hours • Diesel waiting to undergo a roadside emission inspection • Hybrid electric engine charging batteries | Not in SIP |
| NY (NYC) | NYC Code § 24-163 | Motor vehicles | 3 minutes | • Emergency motor vehicles • Loading/unloading • Temperature <40o F | Not in SIP |
| PA | 52 P.S. & 701-223-A | Diesel powered equipment | N/A | None | Not in SIP |
| PA (Philad.) | Reg. IX | Heavy duty diesel vehicles >8,500 lbs, or passenger carrying capacity >12 | 2 minutes 0 minutes for layovers 5 minutes <32o F 20 minutes <20o F 20 minutes for buses with AC and non-openable windows and >75o F | None | Not in SIP |
| TX (Houston/ Galveston) | Sec 114.500-114.509 | Diesel/gasoline motor vehicles GVWR >14,000 lbs | 5 minutes April 1 - Oct 31 30 minutes for heat/AC for transit and school buses | • Traffic conditions • Vehicle is being repaired/serviced • Solely to defrost windshield • Power source necessary for mechanical operation other than propulsion • Airport ground service equipment • Emergency vehicles • Owner of vehicle rented or leased to another who is not employed by the owner | In SIP |
| UT (Salt Lake City) | Health Dept. Reg. #28.6.8 | Diesel vehicles | 15 minutes | • Supply power to a refrigeration unit • Supply heat/AC to sleeper cab • Emergency vehicles | Not in SIP |
| VA | § 46.2-1224.1, 9 VAC 5-40-5670B&C | Buses when unattended, parked, or stopped | 10 minutes | • Traffic conditions • Vehicle is being repaired/serviced • School buses • Public transit buses | In SIP |