Leave Your Car Idling?

[blacklabman]

Just read that in Charles County it is illegal (also stupid) to leave a vehicle running unattended. Great opportunity for a car thief. $60 fine and I hope the insurance doesn't cover the loss. Is this for other counties also?

[Pushrod]

Yeah, another insane imposing law! If I want to start up my car in the morning to let the engine warm up when it is cold I dam* well will. I can start it with a spare key and lock it while I finish up in the house. Laws that make something a criminal act that doesn't impinge on someone elses rights are ignorant, let alone unconstitutional.

The government really likes being our masters, I wonder if it will ever be a government for the people again?

[Magnum]

I don't think the law was implied just from the theft aspect. I bet the EPA got in on it.

[desertrat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by blacklabman

Just read that in Charles County it is illegal (also stupid) to leave a vehicle running unattended. Great opportunity for a car thief. $60 fine and I hope the insurance doesn't cover the loss. Is this for other counties also?

Dumb a**es. I guess that makes the remote car starters illegal too, huh?

[greyhound]

This law has always been around. It is just being brought to everyones attention with the rise in car thefts. I remember someone getting a ticket back in `85 for leaving their car running outside of hardee's. It's not just Charles Co., it is a law in the state.

[sunflower]

Are you sure they arent talking about in public places?

[greyhound]

Originally Posted by desertrat

Dumb a**es. I guess that makes the remote car starters illegal too, huh?

Well......cars aren't illegal and they go over 55mph. ?????

[greyhound]

Originally Posted by greyhound

Well......cars aren't illegal and they go over 55mph. ?????

Awe...I must have upset someone. Gave me unsigned negative karma. Someone is not in the mood to joke...oh well. LOL

[desertrat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by greyhound

Awe...I must have upset someone. Gave me unsigned negative karma. Someone is not in the mood to joke...oh well. LOL

Ahh.. the neg. karma wasn't me. I usually don't even play that game.
As far as cars being illegal because they can be driven too fast? They also have legal uses, but how can a device with only one use which is illegal possibly be legal itself? Does that make any sense?

[BabyGurl1978]

I am glad I read this thread because I didn't know it was illegal in charles county yet. I start my car every morning and let it warm up for like 5-10 minutes....thats a crazy law. I can't believe they can really fine you for having your car running in your own private yard/driveway. I hope I never get a fine for it then because I can't see putting my kids in the car at 530 am in 20 degree weather.