New York S00261 prohibits idling passenger vehicles for more than 3 minutes, with exceptions, and sets fines for violations.

New York S00261 amends the environmental conservation law to limit the idling of passenger vehicles to no more than 3 consecutive minutes unless certain exceptions apply. These exceptions include vehicles forced to remain motionless due to traffic, those needing to maintain a specific temperature, hybrid-electric vehicles recharging their batteries, vehicles with children or pets, and military tactical vehicles. The first violation results in a warning, while subsequent violations are traffic infractions with a fine of up to $150.

New York S00261 prohibits idling passenger vehicles for more than 3 minutes, with exceptions, and sets fines for violations.

New York S00261 amends the environmental conservation law to limit the idling of passenger vehicles to no more than 3 consecutive minutes unless certain exceptions apply. These exceptions include vehicles forced to remain motionless due to traffic, those needing to maintain a specific temperature, hybrid-electric vehicles recharging their batteries, vehicles with children or pets, and military tactical vehicles. The first violation results in a warning, while subsequent violations are traffic infractions with a fine of up to $150.