Suncheon City Intensifies Crackdown on Electric Vehicle Charging Obstruction Acts Based on Resident Reports

From the 13th of next month, a fine of up to 200,000 won will be imposed for violations

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 18th that starting from June 13 next month, it will operate a resident reporting system and conduct intensive crackdowns on acts that obstruct electric vehicle charging at all public charging facilities in the region.

Following the revision and enforcement of the "Act on the Development and Promotion of Environmentally Friendly Automobiles" in January, a fine of up to 200,000 KRW will be imposed if an act obstructing the charging of eco-friendly vehicles is detected.

The crackdown targets include ▲parking of general vehicles in charging zones and exclusive parking spaces, ▲obstruction of charging such as placing objects in the charging zone, ▲continuing to park after starting to park for charging (exceeding 1 hour at rapid charging facilities or 14 hours at slow charging facilities), and ▲intentional damage to charging zone markings, letters, or other charging facilities. Fines ranging from 100,000 KRW to a maximum of 200,000 KRW will be imposed depending on the violation.

In particular, exclusive parking zones for environmentally friendly vehicles in apartment complexes, large marts, and department stores are also subject to crackdown, so vehicle users need to exercise special caution.

Any citizen who witnesses an act obstructing charging can report it through the smartphone app "Safe Report".

Reporters must attach two or more photos taken at the same location at intervals of at least 5 minutes or video footage. The photos or videos must clearly show the violation area, vehicle license plate, and display the shooting time.

A Suncheon City official said, "We will expand guidance and publicity to prevent acts obstructing electric vehicle charging so that eco-friendly vehicles can be used more conveniently," and added, "As the spread of electric vehicles is rapidly expanding, we ask for the interest and participation of citizens so that proper electric vehicle charging order can be established."

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