Driving law changes could see petrol and diesel car owners slapped with larger fines

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An environmental group is calling on the Scottish Government to outline how it plans to make driving laws more effective to crack down on petrol and diesel drivers.Environmental Standards Scotland has introduced an Improvement Report before the Scottish Parliament to toughen the legal framework on engine idling.Drivers can face penalties if they leave their car running when it's not moving under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Regulations 2003.Local authorities are able to require vehicle users to switch off their engines when stationary and issue fixed penalty notices.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Research from the UK Health Security Agency estimates that outdoor air pollution causes between 1,800 and 2,700 deaths each year in Scotland.Leaving an engine running for a short time, even as little as 30 seconds, can produce more pollution than turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle.ESS stated that it was investigating the effectiveness of...

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