Here’s the lineup.
I took these photographs and wrote this post before the virus crisis.
When my dear wife Karen and I pulled into the parking lot for a breakfast at Julie’s Diner, I noticed a New York State Trooper had left the car lights on.
On closer inspection of the third of three parked in row, I discovered that the engine was also running.
Crime scene?
No, the troopers were seated at a table, enjoying a breakfast break.
Yes, I did.
I politely approached and informed them that the lights were on and the car was running.
The red lights on top, one asked?
No, just the headlights, I replied.
Nothing wrong here, I found out.
Turns out, our troopers are told to leave their cars running even when they’re not in them. I guess the lights stay on, too. No, not the red ones on top.
Mark Bialczak 
That’s a head scratcher Mark. Interesting!
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The things we see, Sandra!
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I appreciate that you always have your eyes open and share with us here, Mark. Thank you 🙂
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I learned something new today! Thank you!
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Sharing info is good, Nance!
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I absolutely hate to see cars idling with no one in them. So wasteful. I love cops but that’s a terrible policy.
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It made me go up to their table and tell them their car was running, Kerbey.
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That doesn’t seem to make much sense for the environment, does it? It takes only seconds to start a car . . .
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I know what you mean, Kay.
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Whenever I have picked up my kids from school, they ask us to turn off our cars if we are going to be there idling for a while until the kids get out. Because it’s more pollution for the environment coming out of your car when you’re just sitting there idling.
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wow, I had no idea –
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I really was surprised, Beth.
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