Cars Left Running Ticketed
In Kennewick, Wash., police are writing tickets to folks who leave their cars running unattended, even in their own driveway. At first we thought this might have to do with pollution, but no — the cops are issuing the tickets because cars that are left running are much more likely to get stolen. A stolen car costs law enforcement time and money in paperwork and man hours that they’d rather spend on crimes that are harder to prevent. What gets us is that you can get a ticket — although a reduced, $66 one — in your own driveway, as well as on a public street (that one will cost you $101). Supposedly, this isn’t a unique situation and police are doing this elsewhere. If this has ever happened to you, let us know.
Editor’s note: We don’t advise ever leaving your car running unattended. We’re just shocked that it’s a ticketable offense.
[Citations For Cars Left Running, KNDO.com]
