HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law 6297/04THE CORPORATION Of THE CITY Of PICKERING
BY-LAW NO. 6297~04
Being a by-law to restrict the idling of
vehicles.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 130 the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, a municipality may regulate matters not specifically provided for by this Act or
any other Act for purposes related to the health, safety and well-being of the inhabitants
of the municipality; and
WHEREAS vehicles are sources of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxides
and volatile organic compounds in the outdoor air of the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the levels of air pollutants in the City of Pickering are associated with
adverse health effects, including deleterious effects on respiratory health;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. In this by-law,
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
"idle" means the operation of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is
not in motion and not being used to operate auxiliary equipment that is
essential to the basic function of the vehicle and "idling" has a
corresponding meaning.
"layover" means stopping at a point along a transit route for a maximum of
fifteen (15) minutes to allow a transit vehicle to adjust to service
schedules.
"mobile workshop" means
i)
a vehicle containing equipment that must be operated inside or in
association with the vehicle; or
ii)
a vehicle serving as a facility for taking measurements or making
observations or conducting maintenance or construction operated
by or on behalf of a municipality, public utility or police, fire or
emergency service.
"stopover" means a scheduled delay of a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes
at a transit vehicle terminal to allow transit vehicles to adjust service
schedules.
"transit vehicle" means Ajax/Pickering Transit Authority vehicles,
paratransit vehicles, tour buses and motor coaches.
"vehicle" means a motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, or
road building machine as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, and any
vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of non-muscular power but
does not include cars or electric or diesel electdc railways running
exclusively upon rails.
No person shall cause or permit a vehicle to idle for more than five (5)
consecutive minutes.
Section 2 does not apply to:
a)
police, fire, or ambulance vehicles while engaged in operational activities,
including training activities except where idling is substantially for the
convenience of the operator of the vehicle;
b)
c)
vehicles assisting in an emergency activity;
mobile workshops while they are in the course of being used for their
basic function;
d)
vehicles where the idling is required as part of a repair process or to
prepare a vehicle for servicing;
e)
armoured vehicles where a person remains inside the vehicle while
guarding the contents of the vehicle or while the vehicle is being loaded or
unloaded;
f)
vehicles that remain motionless because of an emergency, traffic or
weather conditions or mechanical difficulties over which the driver has no
control;
g) vehicles engaged in a parade or race or any other such authorized event;
h) transit and passenger vehicles while passengers are embarking or
disembarking en route or at terminals;
i)
transit vehicles while at a layover or stopover location, except where idling
is required to maintain a comfortable environment for passengers;
J)
vehicles transporting a person where a medical doctor certifies in writing
that for medical reasons, the person requires the temperature or humidity
be maintained within a certain range;
This by-law shall be administered an enforced by a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer of the City of Pickering or an Officer of the Durham Region Police Service.
Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is, upon conviction,
guilty of an offence and is liable to any penalty as provided in the Provincial
Offences Act.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 16th day of February,
2004.
David ~ ·
I~uce Taylor, Clerk