Leave Your Car Idling?

[Qurious]

my coworker just said:

"leaving your car running idle is encouraging someone to steal your car"

what an idiot!!!

 

[Steve]

(c) When a cat or dog is left in the unattended vehicle of an on-duty law enforcement officer or an animal control officer, the provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply to the law enforcement officer or the animal control officer.

They have police cats now?

 

[Otter]

my coworker just said:

"leaving your car running idle is encouraging someone to steal your car"

what an idiot!!!

Judging from that type of thinking, 100-1 that your co-worker is a liberal.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

They have police cats now?

Any other animals must be locked in with the engine off.....

 

[SAHRAB]

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?

This is doubly idiotic if this is also for those with Remote Starters (not that i do).
Sounds like more of Nanny State Maryland protection (dont even get me started on seatbelts)

 

[Mikeinsmd]

This is doubly idiotic if this is also for those with Remote Starters (not that i do).
Sounds like more of Nanny State Maryland protection (dont even get me started on seatbelts)

Seatbelt saved my life once. I ALWAYS buckle up.

 

[SAHRAB]

UFB!!!! Cops don't have anything better to do???

You don't remote start your cart do ya??

obviously not, i get pissed when i go pass Buds Creek and see the cops have setup a HUGE ELABORATE check station FOR FRIGGIN SEATBELT compliance

 

[SAHRAB]

I have a remote starter on my truck, and the system makes it impossible to steal. If you try to put the truck in gear, or step on the brake without the key in the iginition and turned to the "on" position, it shuts off.

I also use the system if I have to run in someplace for a coffee, or drop something off. I can remove the key, and leave the truck runing with the same security as remotely starting it.

My truck is a diesel, and it's important, especially when cold to let it run for 5-10 minutes before driving off. The system is nice in the winter, there's heat wating for me in the cab when I get in, and in teh summer, there's a chill in teh air in the cab by the time I get to it.

I can start it from like 150 yards away, from INSIDE a building. If I got a ticket, I'd have to fight it just for principle. That law is BS.

You got a remote starter for yer "Smoker"? i was told i couldnt get it since i had to wait for the Glow Plugs, what system do you use?

 

[Ken King]

Key is the word "unattended", which for reasonable people means - "not being attended to, looked after, or watched". As the law does not specifically define the term and its intended use I think those with remote starters, where the vehicle is locked on their property, or those that start and lock the vehicle returning to the warmth of their home while waiting for it to heat up in the driveway might be able to argue that the vehicle was not unattended.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Key is the word "unattended", which for reasonable people means - "not being attended to, looked after, or watched". As the law does not specifically define the term and its intended use I think those with remote starters, where the vehicle is locked on their property, or those that start and lock the vehicle returning to the warmth of their home while waiting for it to heat up in the driveway might be able to argue that the vehicle was not unattended.

Another defense using the law itself is the vehicle was locked, the steering wheel was locked, the keys were removed..... The only requirement not met was the engine was not shut off.

So if Joe Thug breaks the window & tries to drive;
1. he cannot turn the locked steering wheel.
2. without the key, the vehicle shuts itself off after 30 minutes or so.

 

[SAHRAB]

I got it directly thru Ford. $250 installed. It's got a 30 second delay for the glow plugs.

There's more expensive ones, even thru Ford, that reprogram your key FOB. I just told them to install it, and I'll deal with having two FOBs, one to start it and one for the locks and alarm. I love it though.

I'll have to look into it (that would really piss off MyLittlePony, since she's always wanted one). thanks

 

[Ponytail]

You got a remote starter for yer "Smoker"? i was told i couldnt get it since i had to wait for the Glow Plugs, what system do you use?

I got it directly thru Ford. $250 installed. It's got a 30 second delay for the glow plugs.

There's more expensive ones, even thru Ford, that reprogram your key FOB. I just told them to install it, and I'll deal with having two FOBs, one to start it and one for the locks and alarm. I love it though.

If you don't put the key in it within 10 minutes of starting, it shuts itself off.

I've had several people in the past leave work before me, walk all the way out into the parking lot, and walk ALL the way back, just to tell me that my truck was running.

 

[calvertcrazy]

Stupid law... Invasion of rights! I start my car will always do it... I think it's just another way of generating income, just in case they need it. Will never effect my decisions....

 

[thetruediva]

Damn! I asked for a remote starter for Christmas. I guess I won't really be missing out being that I have been bad as hell anyways.

 

[Cletus_Vandam]

Missing the Point!

To everyone bashing the law.... You are all missing the point of the law. The intent is to prevent and mitigate the possibility of the commission of a crime.

If you we involved in a rape, home invasion, or similar violent crime and the four or five police in the area were involved in a chase or follow-up of a stolen vehicle busy some moron made their car an easy mark for theft, you're going to be the one blaming the po-po for taking ten minutes to get to you in your time of need....

Go ahead, give me the negative karma. I live for it.

 

[Cletus_Vandam]

Stupid law... Invasion of rights!

I guess you forgot that driving was a privilege, not a right.... And as goes with any privilege, it can be taken away, when abused.

 

[khall1195]

2. without the key, the vehicle shuts itself off after 30 minutes or so.

With our starter, if a key is not in within 10 minutes it shuts off.

 

[vraiblonde]

This law has always been around.

Yes indeedy! I had a police officer explain that to me when he found my car idling outside a 7-11 that I had dashed into.

This is a stupid law.

 

[dems4me]

Yes indeedy! I had a police officer explain that to me when he found my car idling outside a 7-11 that I had dashed into.

This is a stupid law.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Yes indeedy! I had a police officer explain that to me when he found my car idling outside a 7-11 that I had dashed into.
This is a stupid law.

Sorry but I totally disagree. Stupid if they write you up in your driveway in your nice neighborhood but not stupid if you walk out of 7-11 and can't find your car. I would have to laugh at ya!!