Idling ban rendered useless for 40 days as pollution levels soar

A couple cover their noses from fumes in Central. Photo: Felix Wong

The idling engine ban was rendered useless for two-thirds of July and August because the weather was too hot or too wet.

Drivers were allowed to ignore it on a total of 40 days during the two-month period under the controversial legislation's weather-related exemptions.

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