Converse, TX Environmental Rules: Vehicle Idling Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Idle limit
- 5 consecutive minutes
- Applies to
- Diesel trucks over 14,000 lbs GVWR
- First offense
- $100 civil penalty
- Repeat offense
- $300 civil penalty
- Passenger comfort exemption
- 30 min/hr, or 60 min/90 min if >75°F
Summary
Converse caps heavy diesel truck idling at five consecutive minutes, with signage and fine requirements for truck stops.
No owner or operator of a vehicle shall permit the engine of such vehicle to idle for more than five consecutive minutes except as provided in section 44-74 (Exemptions) of this division.(b)Violation. Any owner or operator who violates this division is subject to a civil penalty of $100.00 for the first violation and $300.00 for a second or any subsequent violation.(c)Sign. Each truck stop owner or operator and distribution center owner or operator shall erect and maintain a permanent sign(s) that is at least 12 inches by 18 inches in size indicating that the maximum idle time allowed in Converse, Texas, is five minutes. The sign(s) shall be posted in a conspicuous location, near the dispatcher, if applicable. In addition to the above, the sign shall at a minimum contain language outlining the following:(1)The Converse vehicle idling information line (Converse Police Dispatch); and(2)The amount of money the violator will be fined. (Ord. No. 617, 12-6-2011)
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 44-71 through 44-74, no owner or operator of a heavy diesel vehicle (over 14,000 lbs GVWR, TXDOT-registered, highway-capable) may let it idle more than five consecutive minutes within city limits. Truck stops and distribution centers must post a 12-by-18-inch sign near the dispatcher stating the five-minute limit, a police dispatch information line, and the fine amount. Exemptions cover traffic/weather, emergency vehicles, PTO-driven mechanical operations, manufacturer warm-up/cool-down, passenger comfort (up to 30 minutes/hour, or 60 minutes per 90-minute window above 75°F), and federal hours-of-service compliance.
Violations & Fines
Civil penalty of $100 for a first violation and $300 for a second or subsequent violation, enforced by Converse Police.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Converse idling limit apply to my personal car?
Can a delivery truck idle to run a refrigeration unit?
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