[technoev]

Does anyone have any pre-written printable polite notices about blocking charging stations?

Something reasonably generic so it covers any vehicle that is not actively charging. This would then cover:

1. An ICE vehicle blocking a charger
2. An EV vehicle that is blocking a charger when it's not plugged in or when it is plugged in but not actively charging

I did some Googling and found something for scenario 1 but it doesn't really apply for 2.

 

[Hitstirrer]

A notice to try to cover all situations can be cumbersome. Better to have two separate notices and then select the appropriate one to stick under the windscreen wiper.

 

[farmergiles]

I bought a few fake penalty notices from Amazon, comprising the pocket and a separate insert which I plan to scan and amend the wording.

Fake Parking Tickets With Real Holders Hilarious Prank Warden Joke (10 Pack) : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

Fake Parking Tickets With Real Holders Hilarious Prank Warden Joke (10 Pack) : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Jeremy Harris]

Could just print off some cards with this link, or get some of their products: https://yplac.co.uk/

 

[farmergiles]

Could just print off some cards with this link, or get some of their products: https://yplac.co.uk/

They need to make some for EV drivers and without the obscured expletive they are so fond of. (there are others!).

When I receive my Amazon ones, I will wake up my old DTP software, make one, and will upload for all to use.

 

[SueH]

Could just print off some cards with this link, or get some of their products: https://yplac.co.uk/

Thanks for that link. I've just had a look accompanied by some rather inelegant snorty laughs!

I once suggested to a blind friend that what she needed was a diamond tipped white stick. As I'm more the active type I've thought of climbing over some of those cars. With a pram I'd just push through the gap..

 

[Anahata]

Isn't it time parking on a charging spot got real penalty notices?

 

[farmergiles]

Isn't it time parking on a charging spot got real penalty notices?

Never seen any parking enforcement wardens going about near chargers.

They would not be needed if there was CCTV camera pointing at the bays.

In fact a dummy camera would probably be as effective (with adequate signage.)

Someday all chargers will have NPR cameras fitted..

 

[Jeremy Harris]

All we need are companies like Parking Eye to offer services for ensuring that EV charging bays are only used by EVs. A few of their swinging PCNs should soon get the message across.

 

[farmergiles]

When you buy a car new or used, when you receive the V5c, the DVLA should include a Charger Etiquette leaflet if the vehicle qualifies for zero VED.

 

[Neilew]

Never seen any parking enforcement wardens going about near chargers.

There was a thread about a year ago (maybe longer) about the wardens in a certain car park being over zealous and fining folk charging in charge bays with EVs. The consensus was that they needed training on the different types of EV and what being charged looked like.

 

[farmergiles]

There was a thread about a year ago (maybe longer) about the wardens in a certain car park being over zealous and fining folk charging in charge bays with EVs. The consensus was that they needed training on the different types of EV and what being charged looked like.

I can quite believe that but hopefully they will have received some training by now.

 

[h8ten]

A polite handwritten notice letting them know that the host/operator is going to be checking on vehicles parked and not plugged in or not actively charging and issuing fines and to check with host/operator for the exact date.

 

[Swagman]

I've always found that hanging around for an hour or two for the drivers return before launching into a tirade of expletives works just fine 😉
If that's not your style, just let their tyres down, give them a real excuse for not being able to move.

 

[Aragorn]

Isn't it time parking on a charging spot got real penalty notices?

Some car parks do. The shopping centre near my parents has a couple chargers, and the definitely fine folk for parking in a charging bay.

Though i've seen a few PHEV drivers park there, plug the cable in and not start the charge... which seems to be enough for the wardens to leave them alone, but is an incredible level of shittyness, especially since the charger is free!

 

[QPRfan]

Does anyone have any pre-written printable polite notices about blocking charging stations?

Something reasonably generic so it covers any vehicle that is not actively charging. This would then cover:

1. An ICE vehicle blocking a charger
2. An EV vehicle that is blocking a charger when it's not plugged in or when it is plugged in but not actively charging

I did some Googling and found something for scenario 1 but it doesn't really apply for 2.

Have you seen these?

Print outs | NeedToCharge

www.needtocharge.com

 

[Ian]

I once saw a ‘Please Do Not Park Here’ sign nailed to the bonnet of a Porsche with 6” nails.

 

[DrPhil]

Have you seen these?

Print outs | NeedToCharge

www.needtocharge.com

As much as I'm a fan of needtocharge, it doesn't really help in this situation.

The app is designed to help considerate drivers to be contacted if they're away from the car.

An ICE blocker or (even worse) an EV blocker not even plugged in, are just arse holes. There is no cure.

 

[urpert]

Never seen any parking enforcement wardens going about near chargers.

They would not be needed if there was CCTV camera pointing at the bays.

In fact a dummy camera would probably be as effective (with adequate signage.)

Someday all chargers will have NPR cameras fitted..

I did see a Discovery being given a ticket for parking in a charging space in Alnwick last month.

 

[M C Williams]

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Or

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