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Does idling for just a minute really matter? Why is the school or centre involved? Is this about climate change I drive a low-emissions, hybrid, or electric car. Does it mattter? Resarting the engine uses more fuel than idling right? My one car doesn't make a difference What about buses, tradies, or delivery vehicles? What about hot or cold days? I need to run the air conditioning for my other kids in the car Is this enforced or monitored? This feels like blaming parents or a "nanny state"

I drive a low-emissions, hybrid, or electric car. Does it mattter?

Answer

Yes and thank you for doing your part! Even hybrid or low-emissions cars can contribute to local air pollution through brake and tire dust, especially when many cars are idling together at school gates. Electric vehicles don’t produce exhaust pollution, but switching engines off still reduces unnecessary energy use and congestion, and supports the community norm of cleaner air for kids.