Engine Left running but?

Question

There is no one in the Driving seat or any one visible while the Engine is left running by a Council Van monitoring Traffic breaches . Leaving the van unattended with an engine running. Is this not against the law? I thought it was . Is it ?

Answer 1

You're absoulutely 100% right. It is an offence under the road traffic act! Get them reported!

1 for the citizens.

5983477384763748 for the road camera team

Answer 2

Yes it's illegal.

Answer 3

Yes it is against the law and liable for a hefty fine,there are however a few exemptions to this law,-for instance emergency vehicles such as -fire services,ambulances,doctors at the scene,paramedics,and where people have left there vehicles to attend an emergency.

but you are right,it is against the law.

Answer 4

It is illegal to leave an unattended vehicle running

In the UK

Answer 5

Certainly is, report it if you want all the police looking for your number plate.

Answer 6

Yes, this is illegal to do.

Answer 7

I believe this applies if it is on a public highway.