Macon May Impose Idling Ban

The Macon City Council is considering limiting the amount of time city-owned vehicles can idle. The proposed law would fine violators 500-dollars if they leave their engines running for more than 15 minutes. Proponents of the measure say it will help the City of Macon have cleaner air. Macon is being considered for non-attainment status because its air does not meet new, stricter guidelines for ozone set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Some exemptions to the proposed law include emergency, maintenance, and construction vehicles that need to keep engines running to perform their jobs.