Australian drivers are facing fines of up to $3,200 for parking in electric vehicle charging spots, after changes to laws in four states and territories.
An electric vehicle charging station at Bundall, on Queensland's Gold Coast.abc.net.au/news/drivers-steep-fines-iceing-electric-vehicle-charging-stations/102102554Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in spaces for electric vehicles as part of little-known penalties introduced in four states and territories.
The fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, in an act known as "ICEing" for its use of internal combustion engine cars. "To make sure we keep the community moving forward, we want electric vehicle drivers to have access to charging stations when they are on offer," she said.
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