Fine of 200,000 KRW for Obstructing Electric Vehicle Charging... Tongyeong City to Prevent 'Eco-Friendly Vehicle Act Violations'

Guidance Until June, Enforcement Starts July 1

Violation of the Eco-Friendly Vehicle Act.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province, will implement guidance and crackdowns on violations of the Act on the Promotion of Environmentally Friendly Automobiles, including electric vehicles.

With the revision and enforcement of the Act on the Promotion of Environmentally Friendly Automobiles, local governments are beginning crackdowns to prevent obstructive acts within electric vehicle charging facilities.

Violations include ▲parking of general vehicles in charging zones ▲electric vehicles parked beyond 1 hour for fast charging or 14 hours for slow charging in charging zones ▲use of charging facilities for purposes other than charging ▲obstruction such as placing objects or blocking passageways ▲damage to charging zone markings and letters ▲intentional damage to charging facilities.

The Act on the Promotion of Environmentally Friendly Automobiles was established to promote the development and distribution of environmentally friendly vehicles, aiming for sustainable development of the automobile industry, improvement of polluted air quality, environmental conservation, enhancement of citizens' living environment, and national economic development.

Electric vehicles, solar-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and hydrogen electric vehicles fall under environmentally friendly vehicles. A fine ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 KRW will be imposed for obstructing charging at any electric vehicle charging facility, including those in apartment complexes.

The city will operate a guidance period until June 30, considering the short grace period from the announcement of the revised enforcement decree on January 25 to its effective date on January 28. During this period, the city will inform the public about the changed regulations and plans to begin crackdowns starting July 1.

A city official stated, “We will strive to facilitate the installation of charging facilities to promote the distribution of environmentally friendly vehicles and enforce regulations on relevant facilities to ensure users do not experience inconvenience.”

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