Group Wants Medford to be Idle Free

A Medford group is asking people to switch off their engine when they are stopped, waiting for someone or something.

Go Green Medford has introduced its “Idle-Free” initiative. Doing so does not jut have benefits, but it is also the law.

“It’s wise to turn off your engine if you’re waiting for more than 10 seconds, but it’s downright illegal to idle your car for more than 5 minutes,” according to the Go Green Medford, citing Massachusetts General Laws.

Switching off your car also reduces pollution – making air quality in Medford healthier to breath, and saves money.

Find out more about the Idle-Free movement and also some myths about idling on the Go Green Medford website.