Now that we're experiencing some winter-like weather, Okotoks RCMP and Okotoks Municipal Enforcement have issued some reminders about idling vehicles.

RCMP caution motorists who are idling their vehicles to make sure no valuables are left inside when doing so and to ensure their keys are not left in their vehicle's ignition when idling, in order to prevent their vehicles from being targeted for a crime of opportunity.

They're also reminding motorists that the Town of Okotoks bylaw prohibits "idling for more than ten consecutive minutes within a continuous 30 minute period when the outdoor ambient air temperature is below 0 C."

Maximum fines for offenses are $250.00.

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