03-23-2016, 10:49 AM
The definition of "idling" in Waterloo's bylaw is “the operation of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not in motion.” I think you’re obeying both the bylaw and that sign when you have your car is sitting in EV mode- the car’s electric motor is in operation, but its engine is not. So, no, it doesn’t differentiate between hybrid and purely-gas mobiles (a hybrid car could be made to idle under this definition), but it should be pretty clear to anyone that you are not idling just because your vehicle’s motor (not engine) is running, or the headlights are on.
I’m a bit surprised that you would get dirty looks. Idling (actual idling, letting your car’s ICE burn gas and spew noxious exhaust for no good reason) seems pretty common to me and fairly socially acceptable, unfortunately.
I’m a bit surprised that you would get dirty looks. Idling (actual idling, letting your car’s ICE burn gas and spew noxious exhaust for no good reason) seems pretty common to me and fairly socially acceptable, unfortunately.