Drivers who repeatedly found out their car engine running while parked could receive instant fines under new UK government proposals to give councils greater powers to tackle pollution . The plans are backed by environment secretary Michael Gove . Fines of £ 20 ( $ 26 ) or £ 80 can currently be issued if drivers ignore warnings and idle for at least a minute . The fine is £20 or £80 depending on which regulations the authority uses to enforce the law. The Clean Air for All campaign is calling for a new Clean Air Act and regulations including smoking bans outside schools and a ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 .
Drivers who repeatedly found out their car engine running while parked could receive instant fines under new UK government proposals to give councils greater powers to tackle pollution . The plans are backed by environment secretary Michael Gove . Fines of £ 20 ( $ 26 ) or £ 80 can currently be issued if drivers ignore warnings and idle for at least a minute . The Clean Air for All campaign is calling for a new Clean Air Act and regulations including smoking bans outside schools and a ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 .