On Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:36:18 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
T i m wrote:
I think it *is* a good idea if all engines are cut off if left idling
for say 5 mins or more (unless in 'engineering mode') to stop all
those who park up, leave their headlights on and sit there talking /
eating for 20 mins with the engine running. ;-(

My local medium sized Tesco has a decent sized car park. And not busy
during the day week times. Why I use it - in better times.
As such it is popular with van drivers to have their lunch in - a meal
deal from the store, etc.

Yup, done that myself whilst waiting for people I've delivered to
hospital appointments (and can't park in the hospital car park, I know
it's going to be a long time and am hungry etc).

And they near all have their engines running.

Yup. What happened to the 'No engine idling laws?

Perhaps understandable if
cold for the heater.

Well, possibly, but when I've done such I might have just turned the
engine on for 30 seconds to get a bit of warmth and then off again?

But this happens at all times of the year.

Yup.

Of course the majority don't pay for the fuel used. But I still don't
understand why you'd want a noisy diesel idling while you eat your lunch.

Because the radio is also on and you are talking on yer phone (though
the vans ICE so everyone around just hear). ;-)

Cheers, T i m