New Idaho Law OKs Truck Idling for Resting Drivers

A Sysco refrigerated truck and trailer. A section of the law notes that a refrigerated commercial vehicle while parked is allowed to operate while carrying perishable commodities and/or pharmaceuticals. (Sysco)

A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.

Enacted March 12 by Gov. Brad Little (R), House Bill 533 amended existing sections of Section 49-937 of the Idaho Code on vehicle mufflers and noise prevention to make it legal for commercial motor vehicles to idle and use refrigeration in certain circumstances.

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