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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Environment
Turn the engine off, and breathe easier!
Climate change is now a fact of life. Temperatures are rising, air quality alerts are commonplace, polar ice caps are receding, violent weather is the norm, and we are part of the problem.
Westmounters continue to spew noxious fumes into the air as we idle our vehicles. It can be a shopper stopped on Greene Avenue, a parent waiting in front of a school, or a resident turning on the car engine from the living room, thanks to that all-too-handy remote car starter. Leaving a vehicle engine idling for an extended period is costly to the environment and to you. It poisons the air we breathe and wastes money and fuel. It’s also illegal.
Westmount’s Public Security Officers and police officers from Station 12 will be paying special attention to vehicle idling and will enforce the by-law when warranted.
Special signage
Special signs like these are found near schools and in commercial areas. When you see one, remember to turn your engine off when parked.
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Last update:
Saturday, July 14, 2007
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