Petrol and diesel drivers face huge £150 fines from today under new rules

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Petrol and diesel drivers face huge £150 fines from today under new rules.

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Petrol and diesel drivers could be slapped with huge fines from today as the Welsh Government attempts to improve air quality.The Welsh Government has confirmed that new rules for idling vehicles will be introduced today (September 30), with hefty new penalties on offer.Drivers will now be fined between £75 and £150 for leaving their vehicle engine running while parked, an increase from the previous £20 penalty.It said the new rules were being introduced to "reflect the serious harm that vehicle emissions cause to air quality and public health".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This is supported by Rule 123 of the Highway Code, which states that drivers must not leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running.Drivers are also prohibited from leaving an engine running unnecessarily when the vehicle is stationary on a public road.The Highway Code states that if a vehicle is stationary and likely to remain so for more than a few minutes, the engine should be switched off.It...

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