Diesel and petrol cars to be banned from EV charging parking spaces in Warwickshire
ELECTRIC vehicle-only parking bays will be appearing on the county’s roads after a new policy was adopted.
As part of Warwickshire County Council’s commitment to achieving net zero, the cabinet has approved a policy that will ban other vehicles from parking bays with an EV charger.
Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio holder for transport and planning, said: “The ownership of electric vehicles has dramatically increased in Warwickshire since we first started designating parking bays for their use. Now, we need more parking bays that are solely for EV use not only to reflect that but also to encourage more drivers to make the switch to electric.
“Encouraging and increasing the use of an electric vehicle is key to our commitment to achieving net zero carbon, as a county, by 2050 and this policy change clearly demonstrates our commitment to delivering a sustainable future for Warwickshire.”
Diesel and petrol cars found using the bays could be fined as the policy includes new traffic regulation orders to enforce the rules.
The council is also encouraging residents to suggest locations for new EV charging points. Call 01926 410 410.
