The State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has established guidelines to help reduce the amount of harmful soot in the air. This applies to Buses at schools along with many other types of vehicles. Announced on July 2nd 2007 by Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson, the statewide campaign is intended to raise awareness that “idling stinks.” “Unnecessary idling not only wastes fuel, but it also contributes to a number of health problems including asthma and heart disease,” Commissioner Jackson said. “These rules will significantly reduce the amount of harmful soot in the air we breathe.”
The specific regulations vary by type of vehicle and violators are subject to a penalty of $250 to $1,000 per day for each vehicle. The fines can be levied to not only the driver but also the property owner. This can really add up for a line of buses waiting for after school pick-ups. Having signs posted to remind drivers of the regulations will reduce not only the soot in the air but the chance of potential fines you may receive. Not sure how many signs to have and where to post them, give us a call and we can arrange a walk-thru of your facility to determine the best locations and number of signs to help raise awareness.
