The state where parking in the wrong spot could cop you a $3300 fine

Australian drivers risk copping fines of more than $3300 for parking the wrong type of car in an electric vehicle (EV) charging spot, depending on where they're caught.

EV spots are becoming more common across the country, prompting some drivers to wonder exactly who - or what - is allowed to park in them.

Drivers can be fined for parking internal combustion engine (ICE) cars in EV spots (sometimes known as ICE-ing) on public roads in most states and both territories.

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Drivers can also be fined for parking EVs in EV charging spots without plugging in on public roads in some areas.

Private parking lots and garages may enforce different rules.

Here are the fines for public EV parking spot infringements in each state and territory.

ACT

Anyone caught parking an ICE vehicle in a spot reserved for EVs or an EV charging spot in the ACT could cop fines starting at $132.

If taken to court, the maximum penalty is up to $3200 (20 penalty units, currently set at $160 per unit).

EVs that park in EV charging spots without plugging in are also liable for fines.

NSW

It's illegal in NSW to park an ICE vehicle in a spot reserved for EVs, including EV charging spots.

The maximum court-impose penalty is $2200 (20 penalty units, currently set at $110 per unit).

The same penalties apply for motorists caught parking an EV in an EV charging space without plugging in.

Victoria

In Victoria, it's illegal to park an ICE vehicle in a spot reserved for EVs or an EV charging spot.

Motorists caught out may cop fines of up to $1221.06 (six penalty units, currently set at $203.51 per unit).

Victoria was the first state to introduce these kinds of EV parking fines back in 2020.

South Australia

In SA, any motorist caught parking an ICE vehicle in a spot reserved for EVs may cop a $75 fine.

Those caught parking an ICE vehicle in an EV charging spot or parking an EV in one without plugging it in face a $111 fine.

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Queensland

It's illegal in Queensland to park an ICE vehicle or an unplugged EV in an EV charging spot.

Motorists caught breaking the rules face maximum penalties of up to $3338 (20 penalty units, currently set at $166.90 per unit).

Unlike NSW, the ACT, and Victoria, there's no rule against parking an ICE vehicle in parking spots reserved for EVs that aren't charging spots.

Western Australia

There are currently no laws or fines specific to EV parking or charging spot offences in WA's Road Traffic Code 2000.

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Northern Territory

It is an offence to park an ICE vehicle in an EV parking spot or charging space in the NT, or park an EV in an EV charging spot without plugging in.

The fine is $50.

Tasmania

The fines for parking non-EVs in EV spaces are particularly strict in Tasmania, where even cyclists can be fined for stopping in EV spots.

Bike riders caught in EV parking spots or charging spaces face a fine of $102.50 (half a penalty unit, currently set at $205).

Any other driver caught doing the same face a fine of $205 (one penalty unit).

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