Residents who live near Hampden Park in Glasgow's Southside have shared their fury over "buses sitting idling" during events at the stadium.
Currently, motorists may be issued with a £20 fine if engines are not switched off when asked, but it is understood that this is not widely enforced.
Police also have the power to issue a £50 fine to anyone behind the wheel who is asked to switch off their engine but refuses.
However, furious locals claim these measures are not being enforced when it comes to buses parked at Scotland's national stadium or in the surrounding streets, according to two local community groups.
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The issue has been raised at two recent meetings, first at Mount Florida Community Council's meeting on November 25, and again at Langside, Battlefield and Camphill Community Council's (LBCCC) meeting on December 2.
Attendees at both meetings say that they have repeatedly reported the issue to Glasgow City Council and police officers working in the area during games and events.
One person at the LBCCC meeting said: "There are loads of buses that park next to the new flats on Langside Road.
"They sit and idle and are actually parked on double-yellow lines, not that the council do anything about that either, though.
"It's a complete contradiction when cars get parking tickets across the city, but buses don't on double-yellows."
On a separate note, one person at the LBCCC meeting claimed that many people will "load up a car and split the £60 fine between five of them."
A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: "Council officers have the power to issue fixed penalty notices against drivers who leave engines idling, although national guidance indicates we should first engage with and seek to educate those drivers on the risks associated with vehicle emissions.
“We are aware of issues with supporters’ buses idling close to the city’s football stadia, leaving engines running, and we do engage with drivers whenever possible.
“Where information is available, we also contact bus operators directly who provide a service for supporters and remind them of their obligation to observe the rules on engine idling.”
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