Madison,
02
February
2017
|
15:17 PM
America/Chicago
NICB: Warming Up That Vehicle May Lead to a Fine
Summary
To reduce unnecessary auto thefts, many states and municipalities have passed laws to discourage you from leaving the car running and unlocked, even in your driveway.
As frigid temperatures and wintry blasts have hit a large section of the nation, drivers are increasingly “puffing”—warming up their parked vehicles before heading out on the road. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) warns that leaving an unlocked car running with the keys or fob inside can lead to two unwanted scenarios.