Raising awareness about idling engines as a source of air pollution

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#Engine Off Every Stop

We’ve been working to encourage drivers to switch off their engines when they pull over.

About the campaign

Idling engines seriously harm people’s health

Leaving engines running while stationary is simply an unnecessary source of air pollution.

It is also illegal.

Combating this is particularly important in locations where there are high numbers of idling vehicle engines, such as outside schools and hospitals and by bus stops.

About idling action

The need for clean air

We’re working to educate both motorists and pedestrians about the health impacts of idling.

Protecting children’s health.

Not only are many schools daily hot-spots for vehicle idling but young people have greater health impacts from exposure to harmful pollutants.

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Engaging with businesses

We asked fleet operators and businesses to pledge to act on idling in order to cut dangerous vehicle emissions and help protect the respiratory health of Londoners.

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Making an impact

2062

Idling Action event participants
9060

Interactions with pedestrians and drivers
2820

Idling drivers switched off
36210

Children attended anti-idling assemblies and workshops

Resources

Idling Action pack

A step-by-step guide to becoming a local air quality hero, aimed at schools and community groups.

Download (3.9MB)
Engines off toolkit

Our #EnginesOff fleet and driver toolkit for businesses including template anti-idling policies, education resources and more in order to tackle engine idling in your organisation.

Download (6.8MB)
Engine Off Every Stop campaign supporter pack

As well as providing social media-optimised images for you to use, the pack gives guidance on creating your own posts, contacting organisations and taking your campaigning further.

Download (10MB)