The Anti-Idling By-law states that no vehicle should idle for more than three consecutive minutes except under certain circumstances as set out in the by-law. Exceptions include but are not limited to vehicles:
- Engaged in a parade. race or other event authorized by Council
- Assisting in an emergency activity
- Where the idling is required as part of a repair process or to prepare a vehicle for servicing
- When the ambient outside temperature is more than 27 degrees Celsius (27°C) or less than five degrees Celsius (5°C) and the idling of the vehicle is necessary to the operation of air conditioning or heating equipment respectively