Business · 15 July 2026
Electric car drivers given parking fines for just charging their vehicles
Some electric car owners are getting surprise parking fines even when just charging, because car park rules haven't caught up with EVs. Drivers report unclear signs about parking tariffs or store opening times, and apps advertising chargers that breach rules. Landowners are responsible for these notices, though charge point operators admit clarity can be an issue.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs