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Many people think they have to warm their cars up before driving them on the highway. Not only are they violating the New Jersey law that prohibits vehicles from sitting still with the engine running but they are also taking a chance that their vehicle will be easily stolen by someone. 

The idling rules are available on line at:

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/aqm/Sub14_Rule.pdf for diesel vehicles

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/aqm/Sub15v2002-12-26.pdf for gasoline vehicles

There is also some great information at the Departments Stop the Soot website, including a Frequently Asked Questions page. The Stop the Soot website can be found at:
http://www.StopTheSoot.org/

Who can you call if you wish to submit a complaint have a question about idling?

CALL IN COMPLAINTS OF IDLING TO THE DEPs 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE
ENVIRONMENTAL HOTLINE at 1-877 WARN DEP ( 1-877-927-6337)

You may call the regional field office that corresponds to your geographical area (county):
Northern Regional Office (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic,
Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren) 973 656-4444

Central Regional Office (Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean)
Southern Regional Office (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,
Gloucester, Salem) 856 614-3601