An electric car driver in Liverpool was ticketed for obstructing a footpath while charging their vehicle, sparking mixed reactions online
Liverpool: So, there was this electric car driver who got a ticket for parking on the footpath. It happened in the city center, and the police were on patrol when they spotted the car.
The driver was charging their MG car right up against the railings, which caused a bit of a mess for pedestrians. The police shared some photos on Facebook showing just how close the car was to the railings.
They issued a traffic offence report for causing an obstruction. And get this, the police said they dealt with over 40 vehicles that night for similar issues. Seems like it was a busy evening for them!
In their statement, the police joked that the driver “has not been the brightest spark” for blocking the footpath just to charge their car. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, right?
After the post went up, people had a lot to say. Some were supportive of the police action, while others felt it was a bit unfair. One commenter pointed out that the police seem to focus on the city center but ignore issues in other areas.
Another person mentioned that the charging stations are often placed inconveniently, forcing drivers to park on the pavement. They argued that a better city-wide plan is needed for electric vehicle charging.
Others chimed in, saying that as more folks switch to electric cars, these kinds of parking issues will likely become more common. It’s a tricky situation, and it looks like the conversation is just getting started!
