'Who would police it?' - Echo readers don't think councils should act against drivers who leave their engines running when parked

We asked readers if they think councils should be taking action against drivers who leave their engines running when parked.

A recent RAC survey found than 72% of people agreed they wanted to see a crackdown on the issue.

But more than 60% of over 1,000 Echo readers say they don’t think action should be taken against the people who do this.

Here’s what Sunderland Echo readers had to say on the matter:

Philip Robson: “And who exactly will monitor and police this - they can’t even sort out mobile phone users, red light dodgers, illegal bus lane users and speeding vehicles .”

Kevin Barker: “Another pointless survey there are x millions of cars in the UK and how do you expect the council to police all those.”

Dave Franks: “Another money making scam for the council.”

Ashleigh Duncan: “Think they should crack down on the numerous traffic offences committed by people during the school run times parking on zigzag markings, parking on junctions – the endless is list.”

These results were recorded at 9pm on Monday, October 7.

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