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Brickbats

Running on Empty

Reason Staff | 1.7.2008 12:58 AM

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Lancashire, England, police fined Ken Hardman £30 for to warm up his car on a cold day. Police say leaving your car running invites thieves to take it. But Hardman says he's able to lock the doors of his Mercedes even when the engine is running, making it more difficult to steal.

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