[Lee Stewart]

New law lets locals earn money by tattling on idling commercial vehicles, locals get to keep 25% of the fine when they report an idling truck or bus.

The fine for violating New York City idling laws can range anywhere from $300 to $2000

According to the official website of the city of New York, “You can report an idling vehicle, other than an authorized emergency vehicle, that is parked with its engine running for more than three minutes, or parked next to a school with its engine running more than one minute.”