| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.92 |
| Liaison | Sally DeLeon |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Maryland, College Park
OP-T2-36: Prohibiting Idling
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Sally
DeLeon Acting Manager Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk |
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Has the institution adopted a policy prohibiting idling?:
Yes
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A brief description of the policy:
The University of Maryland has a policy to enforce the Maryland Transportation Code on campus. Section §22-402 of the Code includes the following language:
A motor vehicle engine may not be allowed to operate for more than 5 consecutive minutes when the vehicle is not in motion, except as follows:
(i) When a vehicle is forced to remain motionless because of traffic conditions or mechanical difficulties over which the operator has no control;
(ii) When it is necessary to operate heating and cooling or auxiliary equipment installed on the vehicle;
(iii) To bring the vehicle to the manufacturer's recommended operating temperature; or
(iv) When it is necessary to accomplish the intended use of the vehicle.
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The website URL where information about the policy is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The Maryland Transportation Code in question can be found here:
http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2005/gtr/22-402.html
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