Georgia Idling Restrictions
Idle Reduction Regulation – Atlanta
The City of Atlanta prohibits the idling of a truck or bus for more than 15 minutes on any street or public place. Exceptions include emergency vehicles, utility company, construction, and maintenance vehicles where the engines must run to perform needed work, or a vehicle that is forced to remain motionless because of traffic conditions. If the ambient temperature is less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit, idling is limited to a maximum of 25 minutes. In addition, any vehicle that uses electricity or compressed natural gas as the primary fuel source is exempt from idling limitations. (Reference Atlanta Code of Ordinances 150-97(c))
