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Proposed transfer of liability for idling violations to vehicle lessees
0:07:21
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Council Member Jim Gennaro introduces a pre-considered intro that would require DEP to establish a program transferring liability for idling violations from vehicle owners to lessees of rented vehicles. This bill aims to improve enforcement of the city's anti-idling laws.
- The bill targets improved enforcement of anti-idling laws
- It aims to ensure that the party most able to prevent idling of rented buses and trucks is subject to penalties
- This change is expected to enhance the effectiveness of the city's efforts to reduce vehicle idling
Jim Gennaro
0:07:21
The other pre considered, intro would require DEP to to establish a program that would transfer liability for idling violations from vehicle owners to the lessees of rented vehicles.
0:07:36
This bill will improve DEP's enforcement with the city's anti idling laws by making sure that the party most able to prevent the idling of rented buses and trucks is the one subject to the penalties.
