Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[Trudi]

We do not - EVER - park in disability parking spaces but have seen many people do so without a scrap of hesitance. About EV parking stations. I have not come across one or even seen one yet but looking at the picture here I feel super large signs indicating something like ‘NO PARKING. EV CHARGING STATION ONLY - FINE OF $*** WILL APPLY’ would perhaps deter some (and I say ‘perhaps’ knowing there’s always the defiant one abusing the system). A nice big fine could be a deterrent, hopefully.

Surely people aren't so blind that they cannot SEE that those are charging stations!

If idiots park there, they deserve the fine!

No, I don't own an electric car - yet

 

[Wandiwa]

What does ICE stand for?

Internal Combustion Engine ie: Diesel or Petrol

 

[Kingpin]

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

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This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

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A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

I drive both an ICE vehicle and a fully electric vehicle and I reckon the fine should be a minimum of $5,000 to teach these ICEholes a lesson. They will only do it once.

 

[Trudi]

I drive both an ICE vehicle and a fully electric vehicle and I reckon the fine should be a minimum of $5,000 to teach these ICEholes a lesson. They will only do it once.

True!

Idiots that park in those spots do it to prevent electric vehicles from being able to recharge, so they deserve whatever fine they get

 

[Catherines]

Surely people aren't so blind that they cannot SEE that those are charging stations!

If idiots park there, they deserve the fine!

No, I don't own an electric car - yet

They are not blind, just super defiant or ignorant thinking they are OK to park with the attitude ‘it’s just for a few minutes’. And they deserve the fine with disability parks also seeing people fined.

 

[Don’sown]

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

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This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

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A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Why should EV drivers be given special privileges such as having parking spaces reserved for them. To say that parking in an EV recharging space is the equivalent to parking in front of a petrol bower is really stupid as I would suggest that there is no home with a petrol bowser yet every EV vehicle owner would have a recharging device in their home. And this is one of the reasons why Hybrid vehicles are the best option. I wonder if the owners of these street recharging stations will accept responsibility for damages to vehicles parked adjacent to an EV space if the vehicle catches fire while being recharged?

 

[gmdarts]

Next thing they will be telling us when to turn or even change lanes
Went for a driving test last week now find you have to take your eyes of the traffic n front of u to check for cars coming up on either side when changing lanes Is that not what rear vision mirrors are for or are they now just for show?
Hopefully with this new nsw government the service Nws Nazis will find out they are not the high and mighty they think they are

 

[riskydave]

If they will park in a disability parking space, they will park anywhere

No different to the pigs parking in my disability spots at the shopping center. I pulled one up the other day and they said, "Oh I am only going to be a minute" - I asked what I was supposed to do then while I waited for the car park..??

 

[grays]

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

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This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

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A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

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This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

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A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[grays]

Fine is way too high and totally unreasonable
IF there is no clear signage warning level of fine it is unjust.

 

[Annie Mac]

Wow! You learn something new every day!

They won't be so popular as more and more catch fire, and people find out the cost of a new battery and repairs!
I AM A VERY PROUD ICE OWNER AND WILL REMAIN SO!
EVs are no good in our Aussie Outback.

 

[Keswickian]

Signage must be very clear on each recharging space.
The penalty for non-compliance should be included on the signage.
A reasonable recharging time limit should be stated.
Given all these conditions, the penalty for non-compliance is reasonable.
We should not have to look elsewhere for the rules.
Failure to display the rules clearly and in places readily accessible by the general public, is deceptive and should be grounds for a challenge to the penalty.

 

[Gsr]

Where I live parents with prams and seniors get more allocated parking spots than disabled, makes me wonder why with our aging population and the amount of people who drive who have a disability. The EV designated parking spots in a nearby town have all been placed in prime parking spots near the shopping centre entrances. Why? Most people who drive these cars are very able bodied so shouldn’t be allocated prime parking spots. This could be a reason why other drivers are using these spots. I don’t think the fines should be any more than those for parking in disabled, loading zones etc, as EV drivers are no more important than anyone else who uses the parking areas and gets inconvenienced by inconsiderate drivers.

 

[Mindygirl12022]

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

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This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

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A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

I think that there should be a fine, but keep it the same as any other 'illegal parking' fine. Just because the car's electric doesn't make the misdemenour a more 'heinous' one than ordinary. This is the elite having the say here.

 

[GLENNK]

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

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This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

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A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Ok need to keep these available for battery cars, but the fine for parking in disabled $2,200 think there is something Wrong here!

 

[Kinsley]

Parking fines and the extent of the fines are nothing more than a cash cow for local authorities. In reality they are merely supplementing council income not creating any great service. Seldom will a Police officer ever issue a parking infringement, it doesn't rate high as a priority

As for EVs and exorbitant fines it's a little like a post Covid generator of pain. I agree that large signs with eye catching colours would be a greater deterent as one poster mentioned. This won't happen because once again, it's a cash cow for the government or council. This is called pain by stealth.

As for stopping in a no stopping zone, my wife took Brisbane City Council to task in the courtroom and won. Circumstances often puts you stopped in such a zone due to clearway and non moving traffic at the time. Doesn't need a huge brief of evidence, just irrefutable facts.

 

[Don’sown]

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular – and this means that there are brand new penalties specifically designed to support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads.

Adding to an ever-evolving list of road rules and regulations, four Australian states and territories have rolled out hefty fines for drivers who are caught breaking a lesser-known and new rule.

Drivers from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria could face fines as high as $3,200 for ‘ICE-ing’, or the term for parking in spaces meant for electric vehicles and blocking an electric vehicle’s charging station.

Additionally, the maximum penalty for obstructing charging stations has been introduced by the states of ACT, NSW, and QLD, with fines of up to 20 penalty points.

However, the fine amounts differ in each state because of different unit prices. It could go up to $3,200 in the ACT, $2,200 in NSW, and $2,875 in QLD. Meanwhile, in Victoria, misusing an electric vehicle’s charging spot incurs a fine of $369 and two penalty units.

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This new rule imposes heavy penalties if the driver gets caught. Credit: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha/Pexels

New South Wales Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward said the government added the road rule to ‘support the transition to electric vehicles on our roads’.

‘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.

In a poll released by Yahoo!News, they asked social media users if $3,200 is too high of a price to pay for parking in an electric charging bay. As of writing, 78 per cent of social media users who voted agreed that the hefty fine was unreasonable. Meanwhile, 22 per cent disagreed and said this sends an important message to drivers.

In comparison, in NSW, the fine for parking in a standard no-parking zone is $117, and $275 for stopping in a no-stopping zone.

Despite the hefty penalties, experts say that this new rule is important to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers from doing the equivalent of parking ‘in front of a fuel bowser’.

And while the fines apply to drivers who leave petrol or diesel vehicles in spaces designated for electric cars, EV drivers who occupy the spots while not recharging their vehicles can also face penalties.

Chris Jones, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, said that while the penalties for blocking infrastructure were high, they were necessary to educate the public – especially drivers who do not consider the repercussions of their actions.

‘No one would like it if I parked my vehicle in front of a fuel bowser and walked inside and ordered lunch. There needs to be an acknowledgement that there are places you can park and places you can't, and right in front of an EV charger is one where you can't,’ he explained.

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A row of EV chargers being blocked by cars in Victoria. Credit: Facebook

Electric Vehicle Council Policy Head Jake Whitehead stated that the fines send ‘a very clear and strong signal’.

‘Every charger available is critical and valuable to the fleet of 80,000-odd EVs in the country, and we need to make sure they’re not blocked, either intentionally or accidentally,’ Mr Whitehead claimed.

He added that while people make genuine mistakes while parking, there needs to be a broader recognition across society. ‘These chargers need to be available to EVs so we can have more on our roads,’ he said.

Mr Whitehead also thinks that greater education is needed for petrol car drivers who have encountered chargers added to existing car parks, as well as new EV drivers who do not recognise the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers as soon as possible.

In February, the NSW Government announced a fast-tracked rollout of public and private 30,000 chargers by 2026.

According to the EV, there are more than 83,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered vehicles making up 6.8% of all new car sales in February.

This comes after another road rule was uncovered recently. It was reported that if you’re caught by police speeding up just as another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you could land yourself either an on-the-spot fine of $86 or up to $2,875 in court fees – depending on where you’re caught. You can read more about this rule in this article.

Key Takeaways

• Drivers could be fined as much as $3,200 for parking in a space for electric vehicles.
• The fines, ranging from $3,200 in the Australian Capital Territory to $369 in Victoria, are intended to encourage electric vehicle adoption and prevent drivers 'ICE-ing' or using internal combustion engine cars in EV spaces.
• Victorian drivers can be fined $369 for misusing an electric vehicle charging space.
• The Australian Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Vehicle Council advise greater education may be needed for petrol car drivers who encounter chargers in existing car parks and for new electric vehicle drivers who may lack understanding of the need to vacate charging locations for other drivers.

Members, have you heard of ICE-ing before? How do you feel about the heavy penalties that have been introduced? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

I must disagree with all of the comments supporting this stupid rule. If there are to be EVE recharging stations on public roads then they should be situated off our roads where parking is in most areas limited. Could you imagine having parking spots on public roads where petrol and diesel bowsers are situated with heavy fines for parking in front of these bowsers. Why the discrimination against non EVE vehicle owners and why are public roads have special spots for EV vehicles. Could you imagine the uproar if an electric bike or scooter was parked in one of these discriminatory parking spots?

 

[Nana Zorak]

Next thing they will be telling us when to turn or even change lanes
Went for a driving test last week now find you have to take your eyes of the traffic n front of u to check for cars coming up on either side when changing lanes Is that not what rear vision mirrors are for or are they now just for show?
Hopefully with this new nsw government the service Nws Nazis will find out they are not the high and mighty they think they are

Like they do for bl***y bikes. The most stupid thing they ever did was to encourage the use of bikes they are the cause of more road rage than before they were an endangered species. No one likes sharing the road with them as the act so entitled.