The Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act
Senate Bill No. 295, Act 128 - Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act (PDF)
CAB Summary of Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act (PDF)
February 27th, 2009
New Diesel Vehicle Idling Restrictions: DEP Press Release (PDF)
February 4th, 2009
School District Responsibilities under the New Law (PDF)
Design Specifications for No Idling Sign
The design specifications for the "No Idling" sign have been posted on the PennDOT website. Look for publication 236 and nomenclature R7-100.
List of approved manufacturers
The “No Idling” sign must be manufactured by a PennDOT approved sign manufacturer.
What is the Diesel Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act? (PDF)
Read the Clean Air Board's presentation about the Diesel Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act. The presentation answers the following frequently asked questions:
What is the problem that the Act seeks to address?
What regulations to limit idling were proposed by the Clean Air Board?
What are the benefits?
What types of vehicles will be covered?
What is the general idling limit?
What are the exemptions?
Who is responsible, and who will enforce the Act?
What are the penalties for violation?
For more information on the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us
Keyword: "Diesel Idling"