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Petrol and diesel drivers face being penalised for using electric car spaces "without permission" in a crackdown . 140,000 fines have been issued to drivers who've parked in electric vehicle charging spaces, it has been revealed.

In 2020, councils issued 8,642 fines for misusing EV bays, while the figure climbed to 46,128 last year. By August this year, councils across the UK had already issued 38,326 fines.

On average, councils handed out about 4,791 fines a month this year, compared with 3,844 a month in 2024. Newcastle City Council has reported 19,404 penalties, while Coventry City Council in the West Midlands has issued 15,261 fines.

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