TFL Vsebine / Revija Javna uprava

Avtor obravnava problem izpustov strupenih snovi in trdih delcev v ozračje. Posebej izpostavlja vprašanje puščanja motorjev v prostem teku, ko vozilo stoji. Čeprav Zakon o pravilih cestnega prometa (ZPrCP) tako ravnanje prepoveduje, to ne vpliva na prakso. Avtor predlaga, da bi pristojni voznike, ki puščajo motorje v prostem teku, dosledno opozarjali in šele, če to ne bi zaleglo, tudi kaznovali. Hkrati predlaga, da bi morali sprožiti obsežno akcijo, s katero bi skušali voznike okoljsko ozavestiti in bi jih spodbujali k odgovornemu ravnanju. Avtor podpira načrtno prizadevanje za varčno in okolju prijazno vožnjo, saj ugašanje motorja, ko avto stoji, ne bo rešilo problema zastrupljanja ozračja. Pri vsem skupaj bi se morali predvsem zavedati, da vsak liter šteje. Še zlasti liter, ki zgori po nepotrebnem in brez koristi. Pomeni le strošek in nesmiselno poslabševanje zraka, ki ga dihamo.

The author discusses the problem of emissions of toxic substances and particulate matter. In particular, he highlights the problem of engine leakage during idling when the vehicle is stationary. Despite the Road Traffic Rules Act prohibiting such behaviour, it remains a common practice. The author suggests that drivers who leave their engines idling should be warned by the authorities. If this fails, they should be penalised. Additionally, the author calls for a wide-spread campaign to raise awareness of environmental issues among drivers and promote responsible behaviour. The author supports the planned effort for economical and environmentally friendly driving because turning off the engine when the car is stationary is insufficient to prevent atmospheric pollution. Above all, we should be aware that every litre of fuel counts. Especially a litre that burns unnecessarily and without benefit, contributing only to costs and the senseless deterioration of the air we breathe.

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