California Idle Question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SteveH85396, Jul 20, 2011.

  1. Jul 20, 2011 #1
    SteveH85396

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    Can someone PLEASE explain the purpose of the "California Idle Certification" stickers I see on some of the newer trucks?

    As in does this sticker allow you to idle your truck for more than 5 minutes without threat of getting a ticket?

    Thank you,
     
    SteveH85396, Jul 20, 2011
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  3. Jul 20, 2011 #2
    White Dog

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    Effective in 2008, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires heavy-duty diesel trucks to have added controls or auxiliary equipment to reduce emissions during idling. Diesel engines or auxiliary equipment which comply with this regulation are required to display a holographic certification label prominently mounted on the vehicle.

    However; with or without the sticker....the law clearly states that "NO" commercial vehicle is to idle more than 5 minutes.

    I got that information from a site that sells the stickers. Apparently, the sticker is only there to show anyone concerned that the vehicle meets or exceeds the engine requirements for a clean idle-----but it also looks like any joe shmoe can buy these stickers and put them on their truck (have no clue if that would be some kind of a "false report" law violation).
     
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