Virginia Idle Reduction Laws and Incentives
State Laws and Regulations
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
Any motor vehicle equipped with an auxiliary power unit or other idle reduction technology is allowed up to an additional 400 pounds total in gross, single axle, tandem axle, or bridge formula weight limits to compensate for the added weight of the idle reduction technology. (Reference House Bill 2073, 2009, and Virginia Code 46.2-1129.1)
Idle Reduction Requirement
Motor vehicles licensed for commercial or public service may not idle for more than three minutes in commercial or residential urban areas, unless the engine is providing auxiliary power for purposes other than heating or air conditioning. Tour buses and diesel vehicles are not permitted to idle for more than 10 minutes. (Reference Virginia Administrative Code 9-5-40-5670(B))
