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Five Year Statistics: 

  • 2946 encounters  XL file
  • 9% female
  • 91% male
  • Unsuccessful 21% of the time but successful 79% of the time …and by success, the violator shut off their engine
  • 57% were Caucasian
  • 43% knew of the law but idled anyway
  • 43% were between the ages of 35 and 50
  • 16% were limos, 19% vans, 43% Sedans, 22 trucks & buses

 

"Idle Threat" is a documentary film about one mans resilient struggle with the NYPD to enforce a 38 year old anti-engine idling law in order  to reduce air pollution and battle global warming.  Against all odds, he succeeds and in the process, gets world wide recognition and improves the quality of life in New York.

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Summer 2010 Interview with the BBC

BBC presenter Giles Dilnot hosts "Up All Night". In a 3 minute interview, Dilnot digs into the motivations behind the idle-free movement.....and Pakenham's very first encounter at night on Amsterdam Avenue


BBC Interview - Part I 

BBC Interview - Part II

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