Amadeus Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, Dave Hedgehog said: I don't mind the ev spaces but the special reserved space for the Methodist church pisses me off a bit. There’s no rule for it in the TRO so it’s not enforceable. I did raise this already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 are hybrids allowed in EV spaces to charge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, WTF said: are hybrids allowed in EV spaces to charge ? I would have thought anything that can be charged by plugging in. Mist hybrids don't but some do. I would have thought that you need to be plugged in to park. Not sure about the legal situation or if there is legislation to fine anyone who parks in such a space. I would have thought it would be a byelaw similar to parking offences in car parks....but I am guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Are these places reserved for EVs as a vehicle type, or are they reserved for EVs that require charging? i.e. is it illegal for an EV to occupy a charging point, but not use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Are these places reserved for EVs as a vehicle type, or are they reserved for EVs that require charging? i.e. is it illegal for an EV to occupy a charging point, but not use it? The ones I have seen in the UK say it's an offence to park any vehicle in the space unless they are 'charging'. Not sure about ours. However charging is often considered plugged in. So people plug them in then don't move away once charged. It seems to be causing all sorts of falling out. I guess it will sort itself out. I'm going down there today. I'll see what it says on the sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 The spaces are for charging. If you can charge your vehicle by plugging it in there you can park there. If you park an EV without charging you can get a ticket. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, Amadeus said: The spaces are for charging. If you can charge your vehicle by plugging it in there you can park there. If you park an EV without charging you can get a ticket. So how long after the vehicle has been charged are you allowed to park there? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: So how long after the vehicle has been ch.arged are you allowed to park there? That is the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipsqueak Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 58 minutes ago, Amadeus said: The spaces are for charging. If you can charge your vehicle by plugging it in there you can park there. If you park an EV without charging you can get a ticket. so if you have a run of the mill motorhome, can you park up to 'charge' your leisure batteries ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 What we need is charging points that display to parking controllers what time the charging process was completed. Then those who transgress can get a lovely revenue-raising ticket the same as everybody else 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pipsqueak said: so if you have a run of the mill motorhome, can you park up to 'charge' your leisure batteries ? I think you'll find the plug won't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Dave Hedgehog said: I don't mind the ev spaces but the special reserved space for the Methodist church pisses me off a bit. Hearse for funerals? Bride's car for weddings? Drop-off for less-mobile worshippers for services? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 26 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: What we need is charging points that display to parking controllers what time the charging process was completed. Then those who transgress can get a lovely revenue-raising ticket the same as everybody else 😁 There’s a time limit on the space itself. That’s enough. Technically when I plug in I’m always charging so complicating things that way makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 46 minutes ago, Amadeus said: There’s a time limit on the space itself. That’s enough. Technically when I plug in I’m always charging so complicating things that way makes no sense. Does the time limit start the moment the car is plugged in? If so, then that's reasonable. Except of course when the space is not occupied no one else is allowed to park there. I sincerely hope there is capacity to increase the number of EV charging points from the next 8 years onwards. What plans are in place with DBC to meet the expected demand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 You’re only allowed to park there if you charge so plug in when you park or get ticket (in theory). There’s a five year plan and MUA is adding points based on the EU 1 to 10 ratio, but I keep highlighting that the number of EVs will grow faster than currently anticipated. That five year plan goes to 2025 I think, then they’ll do a new one. Already pushing this in DBC as well. Six disabled spaces in shaws brow are being converted to dual use disabled and EV charging. Exploring other options too. Much to be done in coming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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