Another Money-Raising Scheme?

Via The Taxpayers Alliance comes a story from the Shropshire Star regarding a proposal by Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council to fine motorists for leaving their engines running, an offence which would mean a £60 fine.

Under cover of trying to 'improve air quality', 'environmental protection' and 'showing the council's 'green' good intentions' comes what is but a cynical move to raise money.

One can but wonder whether, if this goes ahead, how long it will be before other councils jump on this 'nice little earner'?

Ah, but it is good for the environment I can hear the cry - Spheroids!