A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing civil penalties for idling infractions
Description
Increasing civil penalties for idling infractions.
Last recorded step: Introduced.
Next on a Council agenda: Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts, on Oct 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Listed on the agenda as "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing civil penalties for idling infractions".
This bill would increase the minimum and maximum civil penalty that may be imposed for a violation of the anti-idling provisions of the New York City Air Pollution Control Code. Penalties would also increase for vehicle owners who commit a second, third, or subsequent violation within a 3-year period. Additionally, the bill would align the definitions of “bus” and “truck” used in the Air Pollution Control Code with those used in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Official summary of legislation · NYC Council