Idle Reduction Laws and Incentives in District of Columbia

The list below contains summaries of all District of Columbia laws and incentives related to idle reduction.

Laws and Regulations

Idle Reduction Requirement

A diesel- or gasoline-powered motor vehicle may not idle for more than three consecutive minutes, except under the following conditions: 1) to operate power takeoff equipment including, but not limited to, cement mixers, refrigeration systems, and delivery vehicles; 2) if it is a private passenger vehicle; or 3) to operate heating equipment for five minutes when the ambient temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

(Reference District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Title 20, Chapter 9, Section 900.1)

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