03-23-2016, 10:03 AM
I wonder how idle laws account for hybrids, where the engine (source of exhaust) is typically off when the vehicle is at a standstill. Does the bylaw explicitly make a differentiation between a vehicle which is powered on vs. actual tailpipe emissions (the ICE being on)? I think about this whenever I'm sitting at Laurier waiting to pick up my husband facing a giant sign that says "PLEASE TURN ENGINE OFF" and I get dirty looks since my headlights are on so people think I'm ignoring the sign, meanwhile my ICE hasn't powered up for 10+ minutes and I've been in EV mode.