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Recommend idling stop

Last update date April 1, 2024


What is "idling stop"?

Idling stop

"Stop the engine running when parking."
That chot effort prevents air pollution.
The clean air is coming back.
In addition, fuel can be saved, etc.……
There's a lot of money.


Idling stop when parking

When waiting for people at a station, loading and unloading luggage, or taking a break in a car during lunchtime, do you leave the engine running and pollute the air?

For those who drive a car

Unnecessary idlings can also pollute the atmosphere.

Everyone driving a car must stop the engine (idling stop) when parking a car. (Article 138, Paragraph 1 of the City Ordinance)

Example of exclusion

In such a case, it will be excluded from the scope.

●When an emergency car is used for emergency services
●When stopping due to waiting for a signal, etc.……

For businesses that use cars

Business operators should talk to employees about the importance of idling stop.

Businesses that allow employees to drive cars for work must inform and instruct the driver, such as actively idling stop when parking. (Article 138, Paragraph 2 of the City Ordinance)

For owners of parking lots

Idling in the parking lot has become a problem. Parking owners, etc., should call on those who use the parking lot to stop idling.

The installer and manager of the car parking lot should instruct the users of the facility to stop idling and stop, and strive to prevent the occurrence of damage to the surrounding environment associated with idling. (Article 139, Paragraph 1 of the City Ordinance)

Installers and managers of parking facilities with an area of 500 square meters or more will post their name or name and contact information in the facility, and use signboards (see example below), broadcasts, written documents, etc. You must inform the idling stop during parking. (Article 139, Paragraph 2 of the City Ordinance)

To the owner of the facility for loading and unloading cargo

Frozen cars

Refrigerated / refrigerated cars cannot stop the refrigeration / freezing function even during parking.……

Please try to install external power supply equipment that connects to the car so that refrigerated cars and frozen cars can idling and stop. (Article 141 of the City Ordinance)


An example of a sign calling for an idling stop

Please create a "signboard" as shown below.
Set it in a place that is easy to read and easy to see according to the space.

Example of signboard

(You may post your name or name and contact information separately.)
If you need the image data of the mark, please check the following "Handling of idling stop image mark" before downloading and using it.
Handling of idling stop image mark (PDF: 232KB)
・Idling stop image mark

Idling stop image mark

There are so many other eco-drivings that can be done with a choppy effort.

Public transport

Use public transportation

Use a train or bus to commute to your own car or take your business vehicle home home.


Do not make sudden start, rapid acceleration, or empty

Don't make sudden start or empty

It not only emits exhaust gas, but also causes noise and wastes fuel.


Periodic inspection and maintenance

Conduct regular inspections and maintenance

Regular inspections and maintenance can reduce the amount of exhaust gas.


Low-emission vehicles

Use low-emission vehicles

When purchasing or leasing a car, give priority to low-emission vehicles designated by nine prefectures and cities.


I can't carry any unnecessary luggage

Don't carry unnecessary luggage

The engine will be charged an extra burden, which will increase the amount of nitrogen oxides, etc.


Keep a bicycle or walk

Use of transportation other than automobiles

If you are short, don't use a car, use a bicycle or walk.

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Inquiries to this page

Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division, Environmental Protection Department, Green Environment Bureau

Telephone: 045-671-2483 (noise consultation), 045-671-2486 (atmospheric consultation)

Telephone: 045-671-2483 (noise consultation), 045-671-2486 (atmospheric consultation)

Fax: 045-550-3923

Email address: mk-soudan@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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