Regarding Plantation's objection to signage restricting parking to EVs using the Supercharger, has anyone engaged the City regarding the Florida State statute that makes parking an ICE vehicle in a space designated for EV charging a citable offence? Florida Statute sec. 366.94 (
emphasis added) follows at the end of this post. It would seem that, with or without signage, ICE parking in an EV charging space is a violation of Florida State law. Plantation doesn't have to ticket offenders, but it would seem that the presence or absence of signage is superfluous to the fact that State law bars ICE parking in EV charging spots. However, posts elsewhere on this site do speak to the positive impact of clear signage and the emphatic use of green paint as a deterrent to ICE parking in EV spots, as many violations are just oblivious ICE drivers.
On a related note, I agree with those urging that the Plantation location be abandoned. It would seem that Plantation is, at best, jerking Tesla around. At worst, the City is acting in extremely bad faith, and, if the City doesn't want Tesla, it should just refund the fees paid and allow Tesla to look elsewhere. Perhaps Davie would be more welcoming. For example, the new Whole Foods (just south of 595 on University) has two free level-2 ChargePoint stations (with signs and green paint). We were ecstatic to learn of the plan to put Superchargers in the Plantation location. For the last 7-plus years, we have had lunch at least a couple of times a week at the TooJays in the Fountains. Being able to charge while having lunch would make our 130-mile commute much more affordable. That said, the seeming bad faith of Plantation makes us feel like we should avoid doing any business in Plantation. With the high level of new construction going on in the area, there certainly would be many viable sites that would present fewer permitting challenges than the Plantation location.
From Florida Statutes --
366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations.—
(1) The provision of electric vehicle charging to the public by a nonutility is not the retail sale of electricity for the purposes of this chapter. The rates, terms, and conditions of electric vehicle charging services by a nonutility are not subject to regulation under this chapter. This section does not affect the ability of individuals, businesses, or governmental entities to acquire, install, or use an electric vehicle charger for their own vehicles.
(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall adopt rules to provide definitions, methods of sale, labeling requirements, and price-posting requirements for electric vehicle charging stations to allow for consistency for consumers and the industry.
(3)(a)
It is unlawful for a person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle that is not capable of using an electrical recharging station within any parking space specifically designated for charging an electric vehicle.
(b) If a law enforcement officer finds a motor vehicle in violation of this subsection, the officer or specialist shall charge the operator or other person in charge of the vehicle in violation with a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as provided in s.
316.008(4) or s.
318.18.