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I spend longer than that idling in a fast food parking lot eating my food. That's weird. Why not just go inside to eat? As for the dogs, I'm sure the judges

I spend longer than that idling in a fast food parking lot eating my food. That's weird. Why not just go inside to eat? As for the dogs, I'm sure the judges are happy to make exceptions for exceptional circumstances. It sounds like the law is targeted at the largest groups of offenders: commercial vehicles idling unnecessarily, and parents who (bizarrely, IMO) insist on waiting in a long line of cars to pick up their kid after school.

jimmaswell 8y ago
Because it's easier to just eat in a parking space after the drive thru than to take the food inside. Lots of people do it. McDonalds even has designated spots for this. I also just find it a lot nicer than going inside - I'm in my own space, radio's there, climate control is how I like it, dog's with me in the passenger seat, and when I'm done I can just immediately go.
- alistairSH 8y ago
  You know the radio will work with the engine off, right? And the fan too! If the car is already warm/cold, the fan will move enough air to keep the car comfortable on all the but hottest/coldest days.
  - mmirate 8y ago
    > all the but hottest/coldest days Have you ever driven in Georgia during, well, basically this exact time of year?
    - alistairSH 8y ago
      Yes, Atlanta. Only slightly (2* or so) warmer, on average, than DC. And, this time of year would typically have the hottest days. So, I'll stand by my point. If you're idling your car for 20 minutes while eating a Big Mac in April, you're needlessly polluting. Hot days in July and August - I get it, but would prefer you just went inside.
foobar1962 8y ago
> ... parents who (bizarrely, IMO) insist on waiting in a long line of cars to pick up their kid after school The alternative is to constantly drive around, which is worse in terns of road safety and emissions.
- hfdgiutdryg 8y ago
  The alternative is to let the kids ride a bus or walk. Or park and get out instead of sitting in your car idling.

jimmaswell 8y ago

Because it's easier to just eat in a parking space after the drive thru than to take the food inside. Lots of people do it. McDonalds even has designated spots for this. I also just find it a lot nicer than going inside - I'm in my own space, radio's there, climate control is how I like it, dog's with me in the passenger seat, and when I'm done I can just immediately go.

alistairSH 8y ago
You know the radio will work with the engine off, right? And the fan too! If the car is already warm/cold, the fan will move enough air to keep the car comfortable on all the but hottest/coldest days.
- mmirate 8y ago
  > all the but hottest/coldest days Have you ever driven in Georgia during, well, basically this exact time of year?
  - alistairSH 8y ago
    Yes, Atlanta. Only slightly (2* or so) warmer, on average, than DC. And, this time of year would typically have the hottest days. So, I'll stand by my point. If you're idling your car for 20 minutes while eating a Big Mac in April, you're needlessly polluting. Hot days in July and August - I get it, but would prefer you just went inside.

foobar1962 8y ago

> ... parents who (bizarrely, IMO) insist on waiting in a long line of cars to pick up their kid after school The alternative is to constantly drive around, which is worse in terns of road safety and emissions.

hfdgiutdryg 8y ago
The alternative is to let the kids ride a bus or walk. Or park and get out instead of sitting in your car idling.