In the Denver Metro Area, idling is responsible for an estimated 40,000 tons of harmful air pollution a year and 400,000 tons of CO2 emissions--the result of over 40 million gallons of fuel wasted while idling, costing area residences and businesses over $100 million dollars a year.
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The Law:
Denver's idling vehicle (IV) ordinance limits vehicle idling to five (5) minutes in any one-hour period. The law applies to cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and any other vehicle operating withing the City & County of Denver.
The Exceptions:
It is legal to idle for over five (5) minutes if:
1. It is less than ten degrees Fahrenheit (10°F);
2. It has been less than twenty degrees Fahrenheit (20°F) for the past 24 hours;
3. A vehicle is an emergency vehicle (as defined by the city);
4. A vehicle is engaged in traffic operations;
5. A vehicle is being serviced;
6. A vehicle must idle to operate auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, compressors or refrigeration units; or,
7. A vehicle is stopped by traffic congestion.
For more information on idling vehicles or to report an offense please call 3-1-1.