Electric vehicle parking rules that if ignored could cost hundreds in fines

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As the UK continues to see more and more electric vehicles on the roads, experts have warned of how failing to follow parking bay rules could leave you in some trouble.There are more than 760,000 fully electric cars in the UK, and 42,000 EV parking zones across the nation, reports Bristol Live.While these parking bays make it easier for drivers to get around the country, many motorists are unaware of the rules of EV parking zones, which can lead to large fines.Mike Potter, CEO at DriveElectric, said: "All parking zones have rules that must be adhered to.

In the same way a parent and child bay should only be used by a person with a young child, or a disabled parking bay only be used by someone with a blue badge, electric car parking bays are intended to be used only by vehicles powered by a battery for the purpose of recharging only."There has been an increase in stories of drivers being charged penalty fares for improper use of EV parking spaces.

We have created a list of rules that must be obeyed to ensure you do not break EV parking rules, and also help you to avoid receiving a parking fine."Read on below to find out more.While many people may think you can park in an EV parking bay at any time, they can only be used while the car is charging.Parking in a space and not plugging in your electric vehicle can result in a fine, even if the parking space is free.With supermarkets offering free electric vehicle charging more and more recently, it may be tempting to visit a car park after work, or late at night while it is less busy.However, motorists must be aware that some supermarkets only allow free parking if they visit the store and buy something.If the store is shut when drivers visit the car park, they are not classed