Idling in the U.S.
Georgia


Georgia Facts: Became the 4th state on January 2, 1788
State Abbreviation - GA
State Capital / Largest City - Atlanta
Area - 59,441 sq miles [Georgia is the 24th biggest state in the US]
Population - 8,186,453 (as of 2000) [Georgia is the tenth most populous state in the US]
Major Industries - textiles, timber (especially pine), agriculture (cotton, corn, peanuts, soybeans, poultry)
Major Rivers - Chattahoochee River, Savannah River, Suwannee River
Major Lakes - Lake Sidney Lanier, Clark Hill Lake, West Point Lake, Lake Hartwell
Highest Point - Brasstown Bald - 4,784 feet (1,458 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina
Bordering Body of Water - Atlantic Ocean

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Idling in Georgia The state of Georgia has a number of vehicles in operation throughout the state. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.

GEORGIA IDLING ANALYSIS
Average Hours One Vehicle Spends Idling Per Year
Total Number of Vehicles Idling
Total Hours Idling
Total Annual Fuel Consumption for Idling (Gallons)
Annual Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Daily Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Percentage of the 20 Million Barrels a Day that are Being Used to Idle
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2,142
101,333
179,723,322
179,723,322
17,972,332
49,239
0.246%
SCHOOL BUS 181
15,343
2,777,170
2,777,170
277,717
761
0.004%
LIGHT DUTY 30
1,821,265
54,637,958
34,968,293
1,784,097
4,888
0.024%
TOTAL ALL 2,353
1,937,941
237,138,450
217,468,785
20,034,146
54,888
0.274%
Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 1,965,272
SCHOOL BUS 30,368
LIGHT DUTY 332,256
TOTAL ALL 2,327,896
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Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK N/A
SCHOOL BUS $8,331,509
LIGHT DUTY N/A
TOTAL ALL $8,331,509
GEORGIA IDLING REGULATIONS
Area
Maximum Idling Time
Fines
Exemptions
City of Atlanta 15 minutes
(25 min if less than 32° F for passenger
comfort/safety)
$ 500 Minimum
- To perform needed work
- Traffic conditions
- Natural gas or electric vehicles
Source
Code of Ordinances -150-97(c) City of Atlanta Dept. of Public Works. City of Atlanta, Office of Transportation (404) 330-6501, http://www.atlantaga.gov/Government/PublicWorks.aspx
GEORGIA PRO ENVIRONMENT POLITICIANS (2007)
Office Held
Party
Comment
Lewis, John
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 100% by LCV*
McKinney, Cynthia
House of Representatives
Democrat
Rated 100% by LCV*
*League of Conservation Voters, indicating pro-environment votes (2006)
State Enforcement of 400-Pound Auxiliary Power Unit Exemption to GVW Limit: 23 CFR 658.17(n)
Allows 400lb Weight Exemption Does not Allow 400lb Weight Exemption Legislation Pending to Allow Exemption
YES