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The issue was touched upon in the new \u2018Plan for Drivers\u2019 released at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.<\/p>\n
A report read: \u201cSeek to provide guidance on the use of safe cross pavement solutions, and best practice to local authorities on relevant legislation, permissions and how to consider applications.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome households without off-street parking could access cheaper and more convenient charging by running cables from their property to a vehicle. However, if done inappropriately this can negatively impact other pavement users The Plan for Drivers and in some cases can breach the Highways Act 1980.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis measure could help more people without off-street parking safely charge from home.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to PodPoint, whether owners can run an electric charging cable across a pavement is a decision down to their local council.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Haringey Council in London is one area to make their position clear, warning motorists would be breaking the rules by making the mistake.<\/p>\n They said: \u201cHaving the cable trail from your home, across the pavement to your car will cause a safety hazard.<\/p>\n \u201cIf a passer-by injures themselves due to your cable, you can be held responsible. Furthermore, a cable across the ground can limit accessibility of the footway and can impact negatively on people with disabilities.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no instance in which you can trail your cable across the pavement, including the use of pavement drainage channels or a cable protector.\u201d<\/p>\n However, electric car owners are forced to pay four times the level of tax when charging at public infrastructure.<\/p>\n VAT is charged at 20 percent on bays located in the community compared to just five percent through at-home chargers<\/p>\n Experts at FairCharge warn the rules mean motorists without the plugs at home are likely to pay over \u00a3200 more per year to top-up their vehicles.<\/p>\n
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