holstein13 wrote:
I turned mine off, but was wondering, what exactly are the pros and cons of turning off the engine? Why do so many truckers leave the engine running and should I also leave mine running?
And while this post is about diesel engines, I welcome comments about gas engines as well because I've often been curious as to why they have to shut off their engines. I've heard it's a fire risk, but I have some difficulty seeing how. Maybe if someone pours fuel on the engine?
The OP has a question about the pro's and con's. A question not about the existence of the Law or whether or not such a law is legal or whether it applies to us all equally. Anecdotal examples provide a background to the prudence of compliance with the guidance given by Codes and Laws. Such a discussion includes the physical characteristics of the different fuels and discussion of the risks inherent because of their physical properties.
rgatijnet1 wrote:
It's the law, which should be enough for some people. I'm sorry that the people that enact the laws did not consult the "experts" here on this forum, but until you can change the law, deal with it, or try to convince the rest of us why YOU should be excluded.
This is a discussion that you seem to want to have, which is different than the one the OP started. While as a general rule obedience to the law is prudent, not all laws even though legal, are good. Would you be sitting at the back of the bus? Perhaps you would be the first to step on the box car for your relocation. Both of those "Laws" were instituted by legal authority.
BTW, Thank you for providing yet another example to prove my point.
