Sharraxaadda
Every night between 8pm and 9:30pm for the past 4 months an ice cream truck sits outside of our house for a while each night. No one is buying ice cream this time of year, I think the vendor is just talking to friends.
We tried to endure through the summer, but I don't think it's ever going to stop. The exhaust smells terrible and the motor is extremely loud.
Please help us!
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IdleFreePhilly.org (Martida)
It sounds like a really frustrating situation. It seems that an important first step in addressing it may be talking to the driver and letting him/her know how the exhaust is affecting you. If you email us at IdleFreePhilly@cleanair.org, I would be happy to send you fact sheets with information about the health effects of idling and about the anti-idling laws we have in Philadelphia. And certainly, if talking doesn't lead to a helpful solution, we can explore further possible steps.
The Clean Air Council Team
(215) 567-4004 x108
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If a bus, large commercial truck or construction equipment is observed to be running its engine while stationary, please contact the Air Management Services Unit at 215-685-7580.
All other vehicles, (cars, pickup trucks, vans, motorcycles, etc.), please report them to the Police Department at 911. Thank you. (mb)