Motorists across the Gedling borough face fines of £20 for leaving their engines running after new legislation was passed.
Gedling Borough Council officers have been given the power to issue £20 fines when drivers leave their engines running 'unnecessarily' while the vehicle is stationary and fail to stop it running.
The potential punishment, which increases to £40 if not paid within 28 days, will be adopted after anti-idling legislation was given approval at the council's environment and licensing committee on Tuesday, March 8.
