There is no state law, that I’ve seen, but most cities do have similar ordinances. And, of course, if you’re in your garage or driveway, this doesn’t apply (but good luck getting a theft claim through your insurance comany if this happens).

The fun thing is that in Minneapolis, if an unattended running car gets stolen, the owner willbe ticketed:

Crime Prevention Specialist Tom Thompson says in one of his regular e-mails sent to subscribers in the 5th Precinct: “Vehicles are not allowed to be left running, or with the key in the ignition, on city streets/alleys while unattended. If your vehicle is stolen with the keys in it/running while left parked on the street/alley you WILL receive a citation for Open Ignition. You may also have problems with your insurance company claim, please check with your company for their policies on this.”

I’ve been using mine to keep my vehicle running that way for the last two weeks. God, I love sitting in a warm car.

Uhhmm… wanna try again?

Pro Tip: Place the bumper stickers by the defrost vent to let the heat warm up the glue – it bonds much faster to the vehicle that way.

I think it’s ridiculous that you get positively livid about things like this. Good grief, man. I’ve never read anyone who fumes over minor quotidian inconveniences that everyone else shrugs off.

Can’t you just go inside?

I’ll borrow your car into the river.

It’s illegal to leave a running car unattended.
I just need you address to call 311.

I’m sure there are many people that would love to “borrow” your unattended car also.