Davie, FL Environmental Rules: Vehicle Idling Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Vehicle weight threshold
- Over 8,000 pounds
- Idling limit
- 2 consecutive minutes
- Distance trigger
- 150 feet of residential zoning
- Max fine
- $500 civil citation
- Exemptions
- Emergency, transit, delivery vehicles
Summary
Trucks over 8,000 pounds may not idle for more than two minutes within 150 feet of residential property in Davie, with exceptions for emergency and delivery vehicles.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor of a motor vehicle of a weight in excess of eight thousand (8,000) pounds for a consecutive period of time longer than two (2) minutes while such vehicle is standing on private property and located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of property zoned and used for residential purposes, except where such vehicles are standing within a completely enclosed structure.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 15-7(14) of the Davie Code makes it unlawful to run the motor of any vehicle weighing more than 8,000 pounds for longer than two consecutive minutes while parked on private property within 150 feet of land zoned and used for residential purposes, unless the vehicle sits inside a fully enclosed structure. Emergency vehicles and public transportation vehicles are exempt outright, and delivery vehicles are exempt when the idling motor is an integral part of the delivery process itself. A violation is enforced as a noise-ordinance offense with a civil citation of up to $500 under Sec. 15-15.
Violations & Fines
Idling a vehicle over 8,000 pounds for more than two minutes within 150 feet of a residential zone draws a citation unless an exemption applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this apply to my personal pickup truck?
Can a delivery truck idle while making deliveries?
Sources & Official References
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