From March, a fine of up to 200,000 KRW will be imposed for obstructing electric vehicle charging

Grace period granted until the 28th for damage to charging facilities, obstruction by placing objects, and entry interference

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 9th, Damyang County, Jeollanam-do announced that starting from March, a fine of up to 200,000 KRW will be imposed for violations within electric vehicle charging zones in accordance with the amendment to the Eco-friendly Vehicle Act.

Following the enforcement of the amendment to the "Act on the Development and Promotion of Environmentally Friendly Automobiles" on the 28th of last month, aimed at systematic crackdown on illegal parking in designated parking zones, the county has set a guidance period until the 28th and plans to enforce crackdowns on illegal activities starting in March.

The scope of enforcement covers all electric vehicle charging zones, with fines set at 200,000 KRW for damage to eco-friendly vehicle exclusive parking signs and charging facilities, and 100,000 KRW for charging obstruction acts.

Charging obstruction acts include parking by general vehicles, placing objects, blocking entry, using charging facilities for purposes other than electric vehicles, and also include parking exceeding 1 hour after charging at rapid charging facilities or exceeding 14 hours after charging at slow charging facilities.

Additionally, in accordance with the mandatory installation regulations for electric vehicle charging facilities, if charging facilities and charging zones are not installed, correction orders will be issued or enforcement fines will be imposed.

A county official stated, “We will provide a guidance period so that residents can fully understand the changed law and actively promote it through various meetings and SNS,” adding, “We will do our best to alleviate inconveniences for electric vehicle users.”

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