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Aircon running on parking/waiting Model S

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There was a lot of discussion about cars parking/waiting with idling engine and the aircon running in the past, especially during the hot summer month.
Now this behaviour is subject to a fine.
How is the legal situation in a Tesla? The engine is off when the aircon is running, but the aircon itself is running and will generate some noise detectable by police.
 
From my understanding, this law only apply to Internal Combustion Engine vehicles:

Problems Solutions | Environmental Protection Department

You can also see the law itself at:

http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/4f0db701c6c25d4a4825755c00352e35/B3CE1E5CED7F155F4825785000535DAC/$FILE/CAP_611_e_b5.pdf

What is idling

For the purposes of this Ordinance, a motor vehicle is idling if any internal combustion engine forming part of,
attached to or situated in or on the vehicle is operating while the vehicle is stationary.

P.S. I am not a lawyer. If you are concerned, get one :wink:
 
"to all motor vehicles with ICEs powered by fuels such as petrol, diesel or liquefied petroleum gas, as well as hybrid vehicles operating in fuel combustion mode. As electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles operating solely in electric mode do not emit pollutants, the idling prohibition should not apply on them;"
Just show them the Frunk to prove there is no engine!