(A) Definitions. As used herein:
PLUG-IN VEHICLE. A vehicle that is:
(a) 1. Made by a vehicle manufacturer for primary use on a public street, road, and highway;
2. Has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour; and
3. 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-wheeled vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle, has a capacity of at least two and one- half kilowatt-hours; and
c. Can be recharged from an external source of electricity.
(b) Plug-in vehicle includes a vehicle that has been modified from the original manufacturer's specifications to be compliant with section (A).
PLUG-IN VEHICLE PARKING SPACE. A parking space designated for the use of plug-in vehicles with official sign that conforms to the system set forth in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" for streets and highways adopted by the State Highway Administration, as amended from time to time which provides access to a plug-in vehicle recharging station.
(B) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle that is not a plug-in vehicle in a plug-in vehicle parking space.
(C) A person may not stop, stand, or park a plug-in vehicle in a plug-in vehicle parking space where the charging equipment is not compatible with the vehicle's charging equipment.
(D) A person may only stop, stand, or park a plug-in vehicle in a plug-in vehicle parking space for the purpose of charging the plug-in vehicle.
(E) This section applies only to plug-in vehicle parking spaces on county roads or county owned property. A violation of this section shall be a Class C offense as defined in § 1-1-9. Each day that a violation of this section continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Bill No. 21-09, 11-16-2021)