| Topic: | Hand branded air-fresheners to no-idling culprits | |
| Posted by: | Tim Henderson | |
| Date/Time: | 17/01/14 21:30:00 |
| Defra included the City of London experience with their anti-idling campaign in its collection of examples on air quality actions : http://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/reports/cat05/1306261052_Examples_of_Air_Quality_Action_Plan_Measures_J1255_25June13.pdf "....Reducing vehicle engine idling A 3 month publicity campaign was carried out to inform people that the City of London intends to issue fixed penalty notices (FPN) to drivers who refuse to turn off their vehicle engine when asked to do so by an authorised officer. The approach to FPN was agreed with the police and the intention to issue FPNs widely publicised. The approach was highly focused. Construction sites, businesses and deliveries companies were all directly targeted along with entertainment venues and coach companies. Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) and wardens were used to identify hotspots for idling. These areas were then targeted. Branded air fresheners were produced and issued to drivers when approached and to local businesses. Outcomes 2010/11 It was not necessary to issue any fixed penalty notices because people turned off engines when asked. The number of reports of idling vehicles has reduced. The remit to ask drivers to turn off idling engines and issue fixed penalty notices is to be added to next parking attendant contract...." |