Drivers charging electric cars handed shock parking fines
Summary
Some electric vehicle (EV) drivers have been fined for parking while charging their cars at public chargers. The fines occur because some car parks treat charging as parking and require payment or have restrictions during store opening hours, which is not always clearly communicated.Key Facts
- EV drivers received fines, often between £70 and £100, for parking while charging their vehicles.
- Some car parks, like those at supermarkets, consider charging as parking and restrict it outside store hours.
- Apps from charging companies sometimes direct drivers to chargers without showing parking restrictions.
- Signage at charging points or car parks often does not clearly explain parking rules or fees.
- One driver had a charge canceled after complaining about unclear information.
- Charging companies say landowners decide parking rules and are responsible for displaying them.
- Another driver was fined for paying only the charging fee, not the parking fee, which he was not clearly told about.
- Car park operators say drivers must understand and follow the parking terms and pay accordingly.
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