Is it illegal to leave your car running unattended

bcp

In My Opinion
Really, you called the police on your neighbor for warming up his car before you went over to talk to him about it? I hope he does a giant burn out in your yard.

That would be cool, then you could have him arrested and put in jail, with any luck it could result in him losing his job and falling behind on his mortgage.
Maybe the new neighbors would be more considerate.
 

MrZ06

I love Texas Road House
Yes I have complained on here before about this same neighbor shooting off mortars at 3am in the morning. .

Complained? If anything you should have pitched in a couple bucks to help pay for the beautiful fireworks display he put on for you.
 

DoWhat

Deplorable
PREMO Member
Theft of Vehicle
A green 2004 Ford Focus worth $6000 was stolen from outside a home on Fairground Road in Prince Frederick on December 17 at 5:55 p.m. The owner advised Dep. C. Fox that he had left the vehicle running to warm it up while he ran back inside his home to get something. When he came back outside, the car was gone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. Fox at 410-535-2800.
 

PrchJrkr

Long Haired Country Boy
Ad Free Experience
Patron
Theft of Vehicle
A green 2004 Ford Focus worth $6000 was stolen from outside a home on Fairground Road in Prince Frederick on December 17 at 5:55 p.m. The owner advised Dep. C. Fox that he had left the vehicle running to warm it up while he ran back inside his home to get something. When he came back outside, the car was gone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. Fox at 410-535-2800.

Truly? Someone would risk GTA for a damn Focus. :faint:
 

nutz

Well-Known Member
He does have glasspacks. I hope he moves next door to you.

You shouldn't be calling the popo for things like this. You should be calling Remax or Century 21. Move to where your neighbors are too far away to be seen or heard.
:popcorn:
 

bcp

In My Opinion
You shouldn't be calling the popo for things like this. You should be calling Remax or Century 21. Move to where your neighbors are too far away to be seen or heard.
:popcorn:

Maybe Mr. Glasspack can move to where the neighbors dont mind this sort of thing, Im sure there are openings in trailer parks somewhere
Maybe he could even grow out a mullet.
 
Does it matter if the car is on your private property. Are these rules only for public streets, etc?

If there is frost on my windshield I usually leave my car running for a few minutes.

I don't believe it is a violation of Maryland law if we're talking about private-use private property (i.e. property that is not only privately owned, as with a a shopping center or such, but is also not used by the public in general). At least, if someone has definitive knowledge to the contrary, I'd appreciate a pointer to the statutory provision under which it would be a violation. (To be clear, I'm not referring to provisions of more general applicability, e.g., with regard to noise violations.)

From the past (search "car starters" for example), the answer you are looking for is "YES" it is illegal to have your car running unless you are either with your car (I believe inside it or outside it, not 100% sure on that) or you have a car started installed that will disable the vehicle unless the key or transmitter on some cars is in use before putting the vehicle in gear. If you put the vehicle in gear without one of these it should shut the engine off.

Can you refer me to the relevant statutory provision? The title scope provision of the Rules of the Road Title of Maryland's Transportation Article would seem to mean that, e.g., § 21-1101 (which is part of the Rules of the Road Title) wouldn't apply to vehicles on non-public-use private property (such as, e.g., in my driveway).
 

afjess1989

Amount of F##Ks given, 0
Soooooo your the one that had been calling the cops on me :sarcasm: if you think thats loud ill just pull my catalytic converter off and fly past your house back fireing and all!


I never in all my days........:drama::wah:
 
I thought this thread looked familiar
http://forums.somd.com/life-southern-maryland/63632-leave-your-car-idling.html this is from back in the old days when Mike was a brain.

Yep. Same response here, then, also. I really don't care. Some laws need to be bent as I see fit. ( such a rebel :lol:)I'm pretty sure there isn't going to be anyone walking down my street at 5:30 AM who would be willing to take my truck. I also doubt if any one of the maybe three vehicles that pass that way want to trade me.
 

foodcritic

New Member
You shouldn't be calling the popo for things like this. You should be calling Remax or Century 21. Move to where your neighbors are too far away to be seen or heard.
:popcorn:

You have no idea what people are calling the police for.:killingme
 

nutz

Well-Known Member
Maybe Mr. Glasspack can move to where the neighbors dont mind this sort of thing, Im sure there are openings in trailer parks somewhere
Maybe he could even grow out a mullet.
What makes you so sure theyre not in a trailer park now? :1bdz:
 

MMDad

Lem Putt
Theft of Vehicle
A green 2004 Ford Focus worth $6000 was stolen from outside a home on Fairground Road in Prince Frederick on December 17 at 5:55 p.m. The owner advised Dep. C. Fox that he had left the vehicle running to warm it up while he ran back inside his home to get something. When he came back outside, the car was gone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. Fox at 410-535-2800.

For GLHS.
 
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