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Recommendation of idling stop

Last update date April 1, 2024


What is "idling stop"?

Idling stop

"Stop the engine running when parking."
Its hard effort prevents air pollution.
Clean air is coming back.
In addition, fuel saving,……
It also comes with a lot of malware.


Idling stop when parking.

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

For those who drive a car

Unnecessary idling can also cause the atmosphere to be polluted.

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

Example of exclusion

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

●When an emergency vehicle is used for emergency services
●When stopping due to waiting for traffic lights, etc.……

For businesses that use cars

If you are a business, please tell employees the importance of idling stop.

Businesses that allow employees to drive cars for business must provide information and guidance to drivers, such as actively stopping idling and stopping at the time of parking. (City Ordinance, Article 138, Paragraph 2)

For parking lot owners

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

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

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

To the owner of the cargo loading and unloading facility

Freezer vehicles

Refrigerated and frozen vehicles cannot stop the refrigeration / refrigeration function even during parking.……

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


About an example of a sign calling for idling stop

Please make the "signboard" as shown in the figure below.
Install it in a place that is easy to read and visible in accordance with the space.

Example of signboard

(The name, name and contact information may be posted 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-driving that you can do with a little effort.

Public transportation

Use public transportation

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


Do not suddenly start, sudden acceleration, or emptying

Don't suddenly start or emptying

It not only scatters exhaust gas, but also causes noise and waste fuel.


Periodic inspection and maintenance

Regular inspections and maintenance

Regular inspection 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 a low-emission vehicle designated by nine prefectures.


Don't put unwanted luggage

Don't put unwanted luggage

An extra burden is placed on the engine and the amount of nitrogen oxides and other emissions increases.


Keep a bicycle or walking

Use of transportation other than automobiles

Don't use a car if it's a short distance, let's ride a bicycle or on foot.

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For inquiries to this page

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

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

Phone: 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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