California Air Resources Board limits commercial diesel truck idling to five minutes statewide, applying to delivery vehicles, school buses, and contractors operating in Thousand Oaks.
Title 13 California Code of Regulations section 2485 prohibits commercial diesel vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight from idling more than five minutes anywhere in the state. The rule applies to delivery trucks, school buses, and construction equipment in Thousand Oaks. Limited exemptions cover safety equipment, sleeper berths in approved zones, and traffic delays. School bus rules under Education Code further restrict idling near schools to 100 feet for under five minutes. Enforcement falls to CARB, CHP, and local code enforcement responding to complaints.
First violation $300 minimum CARB fine. Repeat offenses escalate to $1,000 plus per incident. Fleet owners liable when drivers idle beyond limits.
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