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I have contacted and filed complaints with NJ DEP and successfully had summons issued for idling tractors in this lot. However, it is hit or miss and a longer procedure as their local office serves all of Hudson Co.

I tried for over a year to have KPD\Traffic issue summons and was ultimately told they cannot do anything since they are on private property. This is not the case at all, as I previously mentioned that HRHC (Hudson Regional Health Commision) have issued summons. I also spoke to the DEP Trenton office representative and he confirmed the idling laws apply to private property.

Unfortunately, one of the locals from the neighborhood thinks the vacant Wilkata parking lot is his own private truck rest stop. As a result, nearby residents have to endure listening to his tractors idling for literally days on end.

I can't tell you how lovely it is trying to enjoy some BBQ with the roar of a diesel Mac truck you have to shout over. Or not being able to watch TV at a reasonable volume. And then not being able to fall asleep at the end of the night because they're still idling.

Sorry for being so lengthy, but my request is to have KPD or traffic or whoever, brush up on the laws applicable and have them available to issue summons when necessary.

They only have to hear the truck idling for 3 minutes (a few other criteria requirements) and it's a $250 fine. $1000 for subsequent offenses (which it would be for one of the tractors).

Thanks for your time!