Green Calgary

Idling Initiatives in other cities

Edmonton: By-law has been studied, drafted and is currently being debated by a city council committee.

Hamilton: Has had a by-law limiting idling to no more than 3 minutes within a one hour period since 2007. Hamilton's idlers must attend a court hearing and can be fined up to $5000.

Ottawa: Has had a by-law limiting idling to no more than 3 minutes within a 60-minute period since 2007.

Toronto: Introduced an idling by-law in 1996! Are now limiting idling to no more than 3 minutes within a 60-minute period. Toronto's idlers must attend a hearing, and can be fined up to $5000.

Vancouver: Since 2006 has controlled idling to 3 minutes in the space of one hour through by-law. By-law Officers issue $50-100 tickets.

Many more municipalities, communities, and businesses have Idle-Reduction initiatives. Visit Natural Resources Canada's Idle-Free Zone for more information about idling across Canada and many examples of corporate idling policies.

Idle Free BC has several success stories from businesses, municipalities and schools who have gone Idle Free.