Article 69TD2 Australian drivers facing heavy new fines for parking in electric vehicle charging spots

Australian drivers facing heavy new fines for parking in electric vehicle charging spots

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Australian Associated Press
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Experts liken act known as ICEing' to parking at a fuel bowser, and say high penalties are necessary to encourage EV uptake

Drivers 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, some of them added to road rules late last year, range from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria.

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