Switching off engine at traffic lights..?

Chris_Nowak

... and other places where you're brought to a prolongued stop?

Is it legal?

Does it save money?

Am I not right that it's actually required by law in Germany under pollution/noise legislation?

jeannieblue

Legal - don't know
Germany - don't know

But saving money? Wouldn't have thought so - I would think that to keep restarting engine would use more petrol.

Conor_3

Yes it's legal, yes it does save money.

Zeitgeist

Chris_Nowak wrote: »

Am I not right that it's actually required by law in Germany under pollution/noise legislation?

Yes, I believe it is. I think the Green Party introduced it, that's proportional representation for you. Certainly you have to turn your engine off a rail crossings where you could be waiting for several minutes, not so sure about traffic lights though.

harveybobbles

you can buy a MINI which turns it's self off at lights...

loofer

I suppose there's gotta be a break even/benefit point in terms of saving fuel. It would vary for each car but more importantly how long you would have sat at idle. I tend to switch mine of at certain traffic lights where I know it takes about 30 seconds +

The new BMW range has auto stop-start feature. Even if it's for a few seconds. Basically, as soon you as you put it into neutral and release the clutch pedal it shuts off... and then on again when you press the clutch.

jeannieblue

Oh God give me strength............

Anyone else want to get the hell out of this stupid country???

What next?

I Know - we'll be taxed on the air we breathe...

Turn engine off at lights - my ar5e... ridiculous

Conor_3

Is anyone saying you have to?

jeannieblue

Conor wrote: »

Is anyone saying you have to?

No - but for goodness sake - what next Conor?

I'm going to bed...

Goldspanners is waiting..............

terryya

harveybobbles wrote: »

you can buy a MINI which turns it's self off at lights...

I used to have a car that also turned itself of at lights.....and corners, roundabouts, hills and every bloody where else. That was if it even started in the first place. :rolleyes:

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

Save money on fuel, and spend money on starter motors. Nice.