Page 7 | One of nursery staff left their car running

Inmyuggs · 06/05/2026 13:29

SpringSSW · 06/05/2026 09:12

How old are the children?
Our nursery have a blanket ban on leaving any siblings in the car when dropping off children, so they would absolutely want this reported.
The fact the car is left running is a massive worry. I still remember my siblings and I being left in a car whilst my mum popped in somewhere, we were messing about and one of us knocked the handbrake off and we started rolling down the hill, luckily my older sister knew how to stop it, otherwise it could have been an awful situation.
So yes. I would

I dont understand people logic with this old day story 🙄
Im sure the kids were fine and the people
like you need to get over the maybe's
Myob

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EnglishBrits · 06/05/2026 13:28

vickylou78 · 06/05/2026 13:27

I think k it's only illegal to leave car running when parked on a public road. Was she on a public road?

Of course she was on a public road

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vickylou78 · 06/05/2026 13:27

I think k it's only illegal to leave car running when parked on a public road. Was she on a public road?

BleedinglyObvious · 06/05/2026 13:26

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Withthe2Ls · 06/05/2026 13:24

ReadingSoManyThreads · 06/05/2026 12:37

This is illegal because it's DANGEROUS. Her unattended car could crush a child. Her own child could end up being taken by a car thief too. I hope you don't have a driving licence, if you truly cannot understand the severity of this.

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I do but you’ve made me feel so guilty now I’ve just haded myself into the police and dropped my licence back off at the dvla on route. Thank you so so much for your words 🩷🩷🩷🩷

lornad00m · 06/05/2026 13:24

If you're lucky someone will knick it.

Then this torturous atrocity will be at an end. And you'll be able to move on with your life.

A bit bruised psychologically. But ultimately stronger for the experience.

And maybe in the future you could write a book about it, sell the film rights and Angelina Jolie could play your role.

Strength and honour. 😜

Moveoverdarlin · 06/05/2026 13:21

Why don’t you take her keys, just for a laugh to spice up the morning school run.

LeedsLoiner · 06/05/2026 13:20

To quote the great Irish philosopher Sister George Michael "You might want to think about wising up"...

BleedinglyObvious · 06/05/2026 13:20

Aposterhasnoname · 06/05/2026 13:18

Off course I can drive a car, what an utterly bizarre question. The PP was talking about a nursery banning siblings from being left in the car. What has that got to do with leaving a car running, or the fact that a car can roll on a slight incline?

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The sibling would be in the car when it rolled forward.

Aposterhasnoname · 06/05/2026 13:18

BleedinglyObvious · 06/05/2026 13:09

When you park, you usually leave it in first gear. It won't roll of the handbrake isn't engaged. A car can roll forward on a slight incline.

@Aposterhasnoname , it is relevant. Can you drive a car?

Off course I can drive a car, what an utterly bizarre question. The PP was talking about a nursery banning siblings from being left in the car. What has that got to do with leaving a car running, or the fact that a car can roll on a slight incline?

BleedinglyObvious · 06/05/2026 13:18

Steeleydan · 06/05/2026 13:14

Is this a joke? Why would you care if someone leaves their car running that's up to them

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It's illegal, environmentally harmful, dangerous and stupid.

Leaving a tonne of unattended machinery running in an area busy with distracted young children and mothers is an accident waiting to happen

Idrathertalktomycat · 06/05/2026 13:18

EnglishBrits · 06/05/2026 10:41

Leaving a car running..... Yeah all well until her kid in the back of the car goes on the handbrake and her car crushes a kid????

Yes, it's illegal.

However, your main concern obviously wasn't for the child in the back as they weren't even mentioned in your original post and have now appeared in the story.
You only mentioned the woman leaving the car running while taking her children to nursery.

FinchiePink · 06/05/2026 13:18

StephensLass1977 · 06/05/2026 13:15

Report her for what? What did I miss?

This is becoming like "cancel the cheque".

Leaving your engine running while parked is illegal.

IdaGlossop · 06/05/2026 13:16

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StephensLass1977 · 06/05/2026 13:15

Report her for what? What did I miss?

Steeleydan · 06/05/2026 13:14

EnglishBrits · 06/05/2026 09:07

Whilst she went into side to drop of her children. It was off nursery premises and she works part time and children attend the nursery as well.

Aibu to report it? She does it daily.

Is this a joke? Why would you care if someone leaves their car running that's up to them

Aposterhasnoname · 06/05/2026 13:14

EnglishBrits · 06/05/2026 10:41

Leaving a car running..... Yeah all well until her kid in the back of the car goes on the handbrake and her car crushes a kid????

If "the kid in the back goes on the handbrake" then the engine being on or off wont make any difference to it rolling or not. And I notice now everyone's saying MYOB, suddenly there's a kid left in the back which you didn't think was important enough to mention before. What are the chances eh?

LBFseBrom · 06/05/2026 13:14

I googled and found this regarding leaving a car engine running while you pop in and out of somewhere:

"It violates Rule 123 of the Highway Code, which states you "must not leave a vehicle’s engine running unnecessarily while that vehicle is stationary on a public road."

Is it a public road or car park?

Whatever I wouldn't grass on someone for that, she is not doing any harm if she is in and out quickly.

My goodness, you are observant. I wouldn't even notice!

Delivery drivers do it all the time.

BleedinglyObvious · 06/05/2026 13:10

MyCottageGarden · 06/05/2026 13:07

I had someone banging on my window a few months ago as I was waiting outside school. She was pretending to cough and DEMANDING I turn my ignition off as it was affecting her lung condition, apparently 🙄

You were idling unnecessarily, which is illegal.

nam3c4ang3 · 06/05/2026 13:10

😂 I have just taken a break from a 300 page report i have to read and this has made me laugh. Yes, its illegal, no the police wont care, yes perhaps speak to the person involved, yes, she will think your a knob. Yes, you are doing the right thing. HTH.

BleedinglyObvious · 06/05/2026 13:09

When you park, you usually leave it in first gear. It won't roll of the handbrake isn't engaged. A car can roll forward on a slight incline.

@Aposterhasnoname , it is relevant. Can you drive a car?

MyCottageGarden · 06/05/2026 13:07

I had someone banging on my window a few months ago as I was waiting outside school. She was pretending to cough and DEMANDING I turn my ignition off as it was affecting her lung condition, apparently 🙄

Aposterhasnoname · 06/05/2026 13:07

SpringSSW · 06/05/2026 09:12

How old are the children?
Our nursery have a blanket ban on leaving any siblings in the car when dropping off children, so they would absolutely want this reported.
The fact the car is left running is a massive worry. I still remember my siblings and I being left in a car whilst my mum popped in somewhere, we were messing about and one of us knocked the handbrake off and we started rolling down the hill, luckily my older sister knew how to stop it, otherwise it could have been an awful situation.
So yes. I would

What has this got to do with leaving the engine running?

MyCottageGarden · 06/05/2026 13:05

ThisOneLife · 06/05/2026 09:13

What business is it if gets if her and other children have to breath in poisonous fumes?
Pollution causes death and is responsible for global warming.

It’s illegal to leave an unattended car with the engine running and the insurance is negated.

YANBU

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Incorrect. It’s only illegal if there is no cause to leave it running

MrsJeanLuc · 06/05/2026 13:05

EnglishBrits · 06/05/2026 10:41

Leaving a car running..... Yeah all well until her kid in the back of the car goes on the handbrake and her car crushes a kid????

I don't see that it makes much difference from a safety point of view if the engine is running or not (I do understand the point about pollution).

If the handbrake is knocked off (is that even possible with modern cars, aren't they all electronic nowadays?) the car will only roll if it's on a hill and it will roll whether the engine is running or not.

Surely the main issue is leaving children unattended in the car.