The Tuul Crib 7,336 #1 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) Seems our elected officials here have nothing better to do is to come up with stupid ideas . Just went in affect this week if they catch you with your car or truck idling for more than three minutes they will issue you a citation for doing so. I just hope theres not one for too much seat time! Edited January 10, 2020 by The Tool Crib 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #2 Posted January 10, 2020 58 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Seems our elected officials here have nothing better to do is to come up with stupid ideas . Just went in affect this week if they catch you with your car or truck idling for more than three minutes they will issue you a citation for doing so. I just hope theres not one for too much seat time! COUNT ME IN THEN..........MY TRUCK HAS REMOTE START,,,,,,,IDLE TIME,????? YUP 10 MINUTES.!!!!!!!! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex175 784 #3 Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, The Tool Crib said: idling for more than three minutes Connecticut has had that for years, never seen it actually seen it enforced though. The state even has it's splashy catchphrase for the law "Idling is Fuelish". Yup, that is actually their marketing for the law...You just can't make this stuff up. Not as bad as South Dakota's "Meth, We're on it". But still just plain bad. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #4 Posted January 10, 2020 almost all states have this law, it's mostly not enforced unless it's a commercial vehicle parked in front of something or some kid in diesel truck etc... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,492 #5 Posted January 10, 2020 Hhhmmm...So Maybe file a class action lawsuit against TDOT next time you are stuck in a traffic jam for more than 3 minutes... needing of course, to idle in violation of the new law... seeking damages using the following equation: S x T x U x P x I = D Where S = number of vehicles in jam T = length of time stuck in jam U = number of people in cars P = hourly wages lost I = pain and suffering D = Class Damage total Of course, after attorney’s fees and court costs, your initial multimillion dollar settlement will equal about $37.25, so just pay the ticket and put a better muffler on your car... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,022 #6 Posted January 10, 2020 The tranny in my main vehicle (520H) requires a 10 minute warm up...? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #7 Posted January 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: The tranny in my main vehicle (520H) requires a 10 minute warm up...? Wonder if George Jones ever got a citation for such a thing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #8 Posted January 11, 2020 1 minute ago, ZXT said: Wonder if George Jones ever got a citation for such a thing? Na he just caught hell from Tammy!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #9 Posted January 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Na he just caught hell from Tammy!! I believe that was pre-Tammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #10 Posted January 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, ZXT said: I believe that was pre-Tammy. The first time was with his first wife Shirley but he did have an incident when he was married to Tammy Wynette. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,505 #11 Posted January 11, 2020 I knew that some states had this law for commercial trucks. Which is why some drivers have installed generators on their trucks to keep the cab comfortable while they are sleeping. Cause it's better to run a generator that it is to run the truck engine . I was not aware that states were trying to implement this on passenger vehicles. Soon this won't be an issue though. Our Jeep shuts the engine off after it has been at an idle for a very short period of time, like while you are waiting for a traffic light. Then it starts again as soon as you step on the gas pedal so that you can move with traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #12 Posted January 11, 2020 That has to make that starter wear out alot sooner. Stop and go traffic just think how many times that has to happen. That was another 🤪 great idea by someone ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pnptractr 35 #13 Posted January 11, 2020 “Idle”.....lacking use or current function.....so turn on the radio, heater, ac or charge your hands free communication device rendering auto engine useful and actively engaged in functional work....not idle.....I think that might be interesting to test in the courts.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
