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<p>Under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations
2002, local authorities already have powers to enforce anti-idling laws and issue
fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to drivers leaving engines running unnecessarily.</p><p>The
enforcement powers available to tackle vehicle idling are available to all local authorities,
regardless of whether or not they have an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). It is
vital that these powers are used to help deal with local air quality issues where
necessary and there are no plans to review these powers.</p><p>Within AQMAs, designated
local authorities also have powers to carry out roadside testing of vehicle emissions
to reduce pollution from road traffic. They can do this where any part of the area
is designated as an AQMA in accordance with the legislation. The local authority must
apply to the Secretary of State for Transport to be a designated local authority.</p><p>Since
these powers became available, vehicle technology has moved on significantly. Newer
technologies can play a part in addressing idling emissions, such as stop-start technology
and low- or -zero-emission vehicles.</p>
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