7 Del. Admin. Code § 1145-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 1, July 1, 2024

Section 1145-5.0 - Exemptions

5.1 Any on-road heavy duty motor vehicle which is forced to remain motionless because of traffic conditions or mechanical difficulties over which the operator has no control; or

5.2 Any situation where it is necessary to bring the on-road heavy duty vehicle to the manufacturer's recommended operating temperature; or

5.3 Any situation when the on-road heavy duty vehicle is being repaired; or

5.4 Any emergency vehicle defined in 2.0 of this regulation; or

5.5 Any vehicle using auxiliary power for equipment to perform the intended operation of the vehicle, including, by way of example, a power take off generator for any utility truck; or

5.6 Any vehicle idling for the necessary power for a heater, air conditioner, or any ancillary equipment during sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth such that the vehicle's location is not within 25 miles of a parking facility with available truck-stop electrification equipment, either shore power or an advance system that is approved by the Department including meeting all compatibility requirements with existing onboard truck shore-power equipment; or

5.7 Any vehicle idling to verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition as required by law and that all equipment is in good working order, either as part of a daily vehicle inspection or as otherwise needed, provided that such engine idling is mandatory for such verification; or

5.8 Any transit or school bus for up to five minutes prior to passenger boarding; or

5.9 Any transit or school bus when passengers are onboard; or

5.10 Any vehicle when providing heat to the occupant and when the temperature is between -23 and 0^oC, or -10 and 32^oF, an engine shall not idle for more than 15 consecutive minutes; or when the temperature is below -23^oC or -10^oF, and where no nuisance is created, an engine shall not be subject to idling restrictions, or

5.11 Any military tactical vehicle engaged in training operations.

04/11/2005

7 Del. Admin. Code § 1145-5.0