By James Peters

Council to consider expanding Kamloops’ anti-idling bylaw

Jun 15, 2018 | 4:17 PM

KAMLOOPS — City of Kamloops staff are recommending council toughen up the city’s anti-idling bylaw.

A proposed change would restrict idling for more than three consecutive minutes when the vehicle is not in motion.

The previous restrictions only applied to commercial vehicles idling in residential areas, but the new bylaw would apply to all vehicles within City of Kamloops boundaries.

The proposed bylaw includes a list of exceptions for “reasonable” circumstances, including emergency vehicles and others responding to emergency situations.

Offenders would most likely receive a warning, but could be subject to a $100 fine.

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A 2010 study within the city determined 62 per cent of Kamloops’ greenhouse gas emissions originate from on-road transportation.

Of that total, 75 per cent comes from passenger and recreational vehicles, while the remaining 25 per cent originates from commercial vehicles.

Kamloops council will discuss the report at its regular meeting on Tuesday.