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Calls for clamp down on ‘ice-ing’ at EV charge points

By / 6 years ago / UK News / No Comments

Electric vehicle drivers looking to take action on drivers of conventional ICE vehicles parking at EV charge points can now sign a petition for it to be made an offence.

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The petition is calling for drivers to be penalised if they block charging points.

Dubbed ‘ice-ing’, it’s a practice that’s becoming a common sight at EV charging points and has even led to the use of the term ‘charge rage’, in particular on forums where drivers have vented their disgust.

A UK Government and Parliament petition has now been created to make parking of ICE vehicles at EV charging points a more serious offence. The petition is currently at 899 signatures – at 10,000 signatures, the government will respond to this petition.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for nearly 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news - or gossip.