Is it legal to use remote start to defrost a car?
I have a Jaguar F-Pace with remote start ability. Is this legal to use to warm the car and defrost? The car remains locked and will not drive if the fob is not present.
Asked on 16 January 2022 by Steve Moore
Answered by
Sarah Tooze
It is legal if the car is parked on private property. I would suggest that the legislation hasn't caught up with the technology yet.
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