§ 18-2-212. PARKING IN SPACES RESERVED FOR PLUG-IN VEHICLES.

(a)

Definition.

(1)

In this section, "plug-in vehicle" means a vehicle that:

(i)

Is made by a vehicle manufacturer;

(ii)

Is manufactured primarily for use on a public street, road, or highway;

(iii)

Has a rated unloaded gross vehicle weight of no more than 8,500 pounds;

(iv)

Has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour; and

(v)

Is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that:

A.

For a four wheeled vehicle, has a capacity of at least four kilowatt hours;

B.

For a two or three wheeled vehicle, has a capacity of at least 2.5 kilowatt hours; and

C.

Can be recharged from an external source of electricity.

(2)

Plug-in vehicle includes a qualifying vehicle that has been modified from the original manufacturer's specifications.

(b)

Prohibition. A person may not park a vehicle that is not a plug-in vehicle in a space, including a space on private property used by the public in general, that

(1)

Is designated for the use of plug-in vehicles with a sign approved by the Police Department stating the prohibition of this section; and

(2)

Provides access to a plug-in vehicle recharging station.

(c)

Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

( Bill No. 9-16, § 1, 4-4-2016 )