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Engine idling penalty in Wales could rise to £150

The penalty for leaving a vehicle’s engine running in Wales could increase to £150, up from the £20 fine introduced in 2003.

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Drivers in Wales could face a £150 penalty for leaving their vehicle’s engine running, according to the supplied information.

The proposed or reported amount would represent a substantial increase from the previous £20 punishment. That earlier penalty had remained unchanged since it was introduced in 2003.

The available information does not specify when the £150 figure would take effect, which authorities would enforce it or the circumstances in which a penalty would be issued. It also provides no further details about the policy or any official response.

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The latest position is that leaving an engine running in Wales could result in a £150 charge, although the supplied material does not confirm the implementation date or provide additional enforcement details.

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