SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Warming up your car on a cold, snowy January morning might seem harmless, but it could be illegal.

28/22 News cameras found cars idling in Scranton. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds drivers that it’s against the law to leave a running car unattended.

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While enforcement can vary, many drivers aren’t aware that the rule exists to prevent car theft.

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The fine is just $5, but the risks of leaving your car running unattended are much higher.

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