DEP inspectors from the Air Compliance and Enforcement program investigate and enforce the anti-idling regulations throughout the state. These regulations are found at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14.3(a), Control and Prohibition of Air Pollution from Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicles.
N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 requires that diesel powered vehicles idle for no more than 3 minutes. Vehicle drivers and property owners will be issued a Field Notice of Violation by DEP inspectors if their vehicle is observed idling for more than 3 minutes.
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| Civil administrative penalty amounts for each violation, per vehicle or property owner |
| Citation |
Class |
First Offense |
Second Offense |
Third Offense |
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense |
| N.J.A.C. 7:27-14.3(a) |
Passenger Vehicle Registration |
$100 |
$200 |
$500 |
$1,500 |
| School Bus Owner |
$250 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| School District, if the School District Does not Own the Bus |
$0 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| Commercial Vehicle Registration |
$250 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| Property Owner |
$250 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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Potential sites for DEP enforcement action include areas where complaints of idling trucks have been received, and areas where diesel engine trucks park such as warehouses, industrial parks, bus depots, transportation centers, along major highways and large parking lots. Property owners will also be issued a Field Notice of Violation if a truck operator is cited on their property. |
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