ICE'ING Solution?

[CliffG]

In Arizona, it is now against the law to park an ICE vehicle in an electric vehicle parking space. Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) 28-876 carries a $350 fine. The statute doesn't mention towing the vehicle, but a $350 fine is a good start.

28-876. Parking spaces for electric vehicles; civil penalty

A. A person shall not stop, stand or park a motor vehicle within any parking space specially designated for parking and fueling motor vehicles fueled exclusively by electricity unless the motor vehicle is powered by electricity and has been issued an alternative fuel vehicle special plate or sticker pursuant to section 28-2416.

So any EV driver from outside AZ will be ticketed and fined (no alternative fuel vehicle special plate or sticker, per AZ law 28-2416)? Thanks for the warning.

 

[Gremlin]

Let’s take our minds off whether or not we will be the next person to receive an email to configure their Model 3.

Wanted to get some feedback and at the same time maybe let off a little steam. Consider this one a little on the side of the glass half empty.

I read a Tweet recently that really set me off. They showed a picture of what looked like about 12 ICE vehicles parked in Tesla marked EV charging locations. Maybe it’s my background but this kind of disrespect or disregard for any kind of rule, etc., just sets me off something fierce. Like the damn people who are not handicapped, yet park in handicap parking.

As the months progress and there are more and more Tesla’s needing to charge at these superchargers, what should be done about ICE vehicles parking in our charging spots? Many of us that are taking road trip NEED to charge our cars! When ICE vehicles are occupying the charger locations, we can’t continue our trip, or our trip is delayed.

So what do we do? If Tesla doesn’t own the land the chargers are on then it’s up to the Mall, hotel, etc. to take action. What if the Mall, hotel, or etc., won’t take action?

Possible solution is: Valve Stem Removers. Covertly remove two valve stems from the ICE vehicle tires and throw them into the grass or snow or whatever is close. Don’t steal them or damage them, just relocate them. Make sure to remove the stems out of two tires so the inconsiderate ICE vehicle owner can’t simply change their tire. And be sure to leave a 'love note' on the windshield reminding the owner “We don’t park in your gas station, please don’t park in ours”.

Now this is tongue in cheek to some respect and the ICE'ING problem may not be all that bad, but how would you handle being ICE’d when you have the wife and kids in your car and you NEED that charge to get to your destination or next hotel?

Look forward to hearing from all saints, devils, and those in between.

In my car I carry warning citations. I also have the non emergency policy numbers for the Norther VA counties I travel in. Just last week I was at Fashion Center Mall (aka Pentagon City Mall) and saw three large ass SUV parked in EV spots. So I called Arlington County police. They are more than willing to ticket cars upon request! The MGM Casino at national Harbor ALWAYS has an ICE vehicle parked in the reserved EV spots. I've given up so I don't go there now.