TranceAddict Forums (www.tranceaddict.com/forums)
- Canada - Toronto & Southern Ont.
-- Latest City of Toronto money grab
Pages (2): [1] 2 »
Latest City of Toronto money grab
Motorists leaving their cars running while they're parked could be in for an expensive surprise this week.
| quote: |
Toronto Police Launch Anti-Idling Blitz Toronto Police have launched a five-day traffic blitz on idling in the city in an attempt to improve air quality throughout the GTA. Idling is thought to be a big contributor to smog. That means anyone caught leaving their engine on for more than three minutes can be fined up to $100 plus a $25 surcharge. Ask a pedestrian and they say they see the offending vehicles regularly. "I walk by cars every day that are idling unnecessarily," said Linda Bellamy. Steven Creighton agrees: "I see cars running every day and there's nobody in them." City officials contend idling is a year-round issue in Toronto. |
as if the cops have nothing better to do...
true, but why the fuck do people leave their cars on?
that's a bit thick.
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Misanthrope true, but why the fuck do people leave their cars on? that's a bit thick. |
when im in my car waiting for someone and its 30C or -20C im wanting my climate control thanks!
Fucking money grab is all it is...
yes Jay, but you are waiting INSIDE your car. you're not leaving the car on and going into the store for a good 7 minutes.
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Misanthrope yes Jay, but you are waiting INSIDE your car. you're not leaving the car on and going into the store for a good 7 minutes. |
Why would you want to waste your gas anyway?
There are provisions for temperature extremes.
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Wurm Why would you want to waste your gas anyway? There are provisions for temperature extremes. |
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Jayx1 when im in my car waiting for someone and its 30C or -20C im wanting my climate control thanks! |
no like seriously why would i turn the car off when its freezing outside, the last thing im going to think about is the environment if i'm fucking freezing to death.
If the government cares about the pollution so much then they should do something about it like invest in mass production of hydrogen powered cars. Like wow if the cars dont idle then there is going to be no pollution? bullshit
edit: Swamper cleared it up, but my last comment still stands.
I'm wondering how they're going to enforce this. Make every cop stand by every idling car, timing it?
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Cosmic Fur I'm wondering how they're going to enforce this. Make every cop stand by every idling car, timing it? |
last winter when they first started enforcing the law against leaving your car running (in winter with no one in it), a female OPP officer went outside, started her car to warm it up and put her badge and gun in the car only to come out to find her car stolen (big deal to loose your badge let alone your gun!). I'm assuming its likely related to a similar set of concerns if you're not in the car it could increase car theft numbers which would tie up more police resources and money...
As for being fined with you in the car idling.... 
meh just tell them your car battery just died and you just got a boost, turning your car off in the next 20 minutes could mean battery failure again.
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Jayx1 i paid for it.. i can use it how i want... as for provisions... what do u do? carry a thermometer with u at all times? Its a money grab pure and simple masked as a do-good initiative (as most usually are) |
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Wurm Hey, I paid for the plutonium, I can use it how I want. You express an extreme version of Libertarianism that verges on chaos. |
i never leave my car on...anywhere...not for a second, not even if i have someone watching it for me, or someone else in the car...
lastnight i was at the bank to use the atm...and 3 cars, gas guzzlers too...were left on while each owner used the atm's in the bank, and one proceeded to the convenience store after he was done...and another to the blockbuster a store down or two...
i mean, how about a 365 day of the year blitz on stupidity and laziness...
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Wurm Hey, I paid for the plutonium, I can use it how I want. You express an extreme version of Libertarianism that verges on chaos. |
I remember someone on TOTA who was really against whining....
who was it?
hmmmm....
Don't idle your car, stupid.
The people of Ontario/GTA/Toronto need to know that the world is not one big garbage dump that they can fill up at their convenience.
What are the 3 R's of conservation?
REDUCE / reuse / recycle
Canada is the most wasteful country on the planet, its about time that our ideas on waste management actually change. If we are such an advanced nation, we need to start acting like it.
In related news:
| quote: |
| California takes car makers to court over emissions California's Attorney-General yesterday sued the six largest U.S. and Japanese auto makers, including General Motors Corp. C, Ford Motor Co. C and Toyota Motor North America Inc. C, for damages related to greenhouse gas emissions. The federal lawsuit alleges that emissions from their vehicles have harmed Californians' health, damaged the environment and cost the state millions of dollars to combat its effects. "It's part of a strategy to address global warming," Attorney-General Bill Lockyer said in a telephone interview. "The goal of this one is to hold these automobile manufacturers accountable for the monies taxpayers are spending to address these harms." The lawsuit is the latest effort from California to combat the effects of global warming. Last month, the state legislature passed a landmark bill designed to regulate emissions of greenhouse gases from industries. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to sign the measure into law by the end of the month. Two years ago, the state enacted similar requirements for auto emissions, prompting car makers to file suit in federal court. Mr. Lockyer's action comes 48 days before the November general election. He is termed out of office this year and is running for state treasurer. "This is the silly season of elections in the fall, and obviously he thinks this will gain him a few marginal votes," said Sean McAlinden, an economist with the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich. "I don't think it means anything more than it says. It's California politics." Mr. Lockyer said the complaint has nothing to do with election-year politics. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Oakland, names Chrysler Group C, GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda North America Inc. C and Nissan North America Inc. C The auto makers responded to Mr. Lockyer's lawsuit by issuing a statement saying they already are building cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers also cited a similar lawsuit brought against utilities that was dismissed previously by a federal court in New York. The alliance did not respond to the substance of Mr. Lockyer's lawsuit, saying manufacturers would need time to review the complaint. AP |
yeah I just read that this morning too.
Having been living in Los Angeles the last few months I can honestly say that California is far more aware of environmental alternatives in the auto industry. Almost every mall I went to had priority parking for hybrid/alt fuel cars and you get express lane acess even if there is only one person in the car. They also have refueling stations every few miles for super convience of these cars. While Torontos pollution problem is no where near as bad as LA we could benifit a lot from adopting more of LA's practices and principals when it comes to minimizing envrionmental damage.
| quote: |
| Branson bets billions to curb global warming NEW YORK - British business mogul Richard Branson on Thursday pledged to commit all profits from his transportation businesses over 10 years to combat global warming � profits that he estimated would reach $3 billion. Branson, the billionaire behind Virgin Atlantic Airways and the multi-platform Virgin brand, announced the pledge at the Clinton Global Initiative, a conference being hosted by former President Clinton. �We are very pleased today to be making a commitment to invest 100 percent of all future proceeds to the Virgin Group from our transportation interest, both our trains and airline businesses, into tackling global warming,� Branson told a news conference. Branson said the profits will be invested in efforts to find renewable, sustainable energy sources in an effort to wean the world off of oil and coal, fossil fuels that many scientists tie to global warming because of their carbon dioxide emissions. �Our generation has inherited an incredibly beautiful world from our parents and they from their parents,� Branson said with Clinton at his side. �We must not be the generation responsible for irreversibly damaging the environment.� Left unsaid was the possibility that some renewable energy investments could pay off handsomely for Branson and his company should they become accepted by industry and consumers. Branson said he'd be announcing more specifics at a press conference next Wednesday, but the plan goes beyond his statements last month that his companies over the next four years would spend $1 billion on alternative energy like ethanol as well as solar and wind power. The commitment made Thursday would in one stroke ensure that the Clinton conference, which brings people together to brainstorm tangible solutions to global issues, would more than meet its goal of matching last year's efforts, which led to pledges of $2 billion in investments. Interest in cellulosic ethanol Last year, Branson said he planned to turn his back on fossil fuels and use farm and logging waste to power his four airlines, which operate almost 100 aircraft. �We are going to start building cellulosic ethanol plants (to make) fuel that is derived from the waste product� on farms and logging sites, he said at the time. �It is 100 percent environmentally friendly and I believe it�s the future of fuel, and over the next 20 or 30 years I think it actually will replace the conventional fuel that you get out of the ground.� Using organic waste, or biomass, could be substantially cheaper than corn or sugar cane, the traditional sources for ethanol, since that waste is not a primary product but simply residue from other agriculture or logging. But the technology to efficiently use biomass is still several years away, experts estimate. Branson did not say where Virgin would build his factories or how economically viable cellulosic ethanol would prove. �We are in the early days,� he admitted. �We use around 700 million gallons of fuel a year between the four airlines,� Branson said. �I hope that over the next five to six years we can replace some or all of that� with plant-based ethanol. Clean water project The Clinton conference began Wednesday with a slew of world figures, among them first lady Laura Bush, who announced a partnership aimed at bringing clean drinking water to communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The program, called Play Pumps, will install specially designed playground equipment that will use the force generated by children using the equipment to pump clean water from beneath the ground. "Play pumps are fueled by an endless energy source: children at play," Bush said. The program will be financed by $16 million from U.S. government agencies and the Case Foundation and the MCJ Foundation. There are already about 700 play pumps in use in the countries of southern Africa, said Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation. The money announced Wednesday will pay for about 1,000 more, and the goal is to have 4,000 in use by 2010, reaching about 10 million people. The list of invited guests for the conference includes such diverse voices as Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan, cyclist Lance Armstrong, CBS News anchor Katie Couric, actor Don Cheadle and U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan. |
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Orko Link Here the world is actually trying to work together to cut their use of fuel, and Jay you are whining about not being allowed to waste all the oil you want, pretty short sighted if you ask me. |
I think you guys missed my point.
Its not about idling for 3 minutes, or 7 minutes or 30 seconds. Its about the fact that the city has actually hired a bunch of people to look for people who do this to make money.
You really think the city cares if you idle your car? Really?
If you do i have some prime ocean front property in the alleutians for sale.
Im tired of all levels of government nitpicking through every single aspect of our lives just to make a buck.
So when is it EVER done for the good of the public? Anytime the government does ANYTHING you shout about freedom, cashgrab, or hidden agendas.
Where does it say that the government is hiring extra people to look after this issue? It seems like any other traffic blitz to me; ask your working force to concentrate on, and enforce certain infractions for a specific period of time to raise public awareness. They do it for long weekends as well, are those cashgrabs too, or are people actually driving poorly and causing an increased chance of an accident during those periods?
Also, it seems as the law was in place before this week, which means that the 'cashgrab' has been around for longer than you care to give it attention. You worry now, because they are actually trying to make people aware of the problem and law?
You make the police force sound like an off/on switch. They are only able to concentrate on one action at a time. Kill bad guys or look for idling cars. Humans including cops/bylaw officers are able to multi-task. No bad guys around, enforce some other laws.
Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright © 2000-2021, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.