Parents could be handed on-the-spot fines of £100 if they leave their car engine running outside the school gates. The move is being hailed as a way of reducing pollution as idling engines can produce more pollution than cars on the move. Parents could be handed on-the-spot fines of £100 if they leave their car engine running outside the school gates. Mr Grayling’s officials said poor air quality was the biggest environmental risk to public health in the UK. The consultation will also explore how to deal with repeat offenders who keep their engines running after several warnings.

Source: Daily Mail June 30, 2019 00:25 UTC