A quick reminder that the City of Vancouver has an idling bylaw.  There is an opportunity to improve compliance within the film industry. For your convenience regulations and exceptions are posted below. Parking Enforcement and Vancouver Police Department are responsible for ticketing vehicles in violation.  This includes vehicles on private property.  

Idling Regulations

Idling means running the engine of a motor vehicle when the vehicle is not in motion. Under section 2.7 of the City of Vancouver's Motor Vehicle Noise and Emission Abatement Bylaw 9344, it is illegal to idle a vehicle:

·         For more than three consecutive minutes in a 60-minute period, or 

·         While unattended and unlocked

Idling Exceptions

The idling regulation applies to all vehicles, except when a:

·         Vehicle is attached to equipment, and the equipment needs power from the engine in order to run, for a commercial or public purpose

·         Emergency vehicle in the course of performing its duties, including training

·         Motor vehicle assisting in an emergency

·         Armoured vehicle used to transport money or valuables, while loading or unloading

·         Motor vehicle in the course of a race or parade approved by Vancouver City Council

·         Bus while passengers are loading or unloading