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California vehicle code on EV charging

California Vehicle Code section 22511 regulates the use of electric vehicle charging spaces. Spaces equipped with electric vehicle equipment are "charging" spaces and not "parking" spaces because these spaces were constructed for the sole purpose of charging an electric vehicle.

It is a violation of the California Vehicle Code to leave any vehicle in a charging space if it is not actively charging. It is also a violation of the law to obstruct, block, or bar access to any space intended for electric vehicles.

Any vehicle occupying an electric vehicle charging space without actively charging is a vehicle utilizing the space for parking and will be cited.

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EV Charging Law CA VEH SECTION 22511

Electric vehicles in City-owned facilities

Electric vehicle drivers without a monthly parking pass are charged the parking facility hourly rate. Drivers will have access to EV charging spaces or may park in any regular parking stall. Parking spaces are available for all vehicle types to park.

Spaces with EV chargers are provided for active charging only and are not parking spaces. These spaces are also posted with time limits to allow other EV to utilize the space. Vehicles occupying EV charging spaces may be subject to a citation if the vehicle is: (1) not an EV; (2) an EV that is not actively charging; or (3) if the EV is in the space beyond the posted time limit.

The garage daily rate is for access to the parking facility, not for the use of the charging stations. Check the charging station meter for any applicable charging fees. Payment of any fees is in addition to any parking rates for that facility.

EV charging spaces

The parking facility hourly rates and monthly parking fees allow access to the parking facility, not the use of the charging stations. Check the charging station meter for any additional fees that may be required to use the charger. Not all facilities may have EV chargers that require a fee to charge. Use of the charging equipment is subject to time limits to promote shared use of the chargers.

Monthly EV parking

Designated City-owned facilities with EV chargers offer discounted monthly parking permits that are 50% off the already discounted monthly facility rate. Monthly parking is subject to availability and may be requested by submitting an interest form online. Submission of a current CA DMV registration for the vehicle reflecting that it is 100% EV is required every year to maintain the permit. Hybrid vehicles do not qualify.

The monthly EV parking permit fee allows parking in any legal parking space at that facility. Spaces with EV charging equipment are not parking spaces. EV charging spaces only allow use of the space for active charging. Use of charging spaces are subject to time limits and those vehicles must be moved to a regular parking stall when the time limit is reached to allow other EV to utilize the space.

Any additional fees charged at the charging meter must be paid at that meter. Charging fees are separate from the discounted monthly parking fee.

To apply for monthly garage parking, view the Garage Parking Rates page to choose a facility that offers special monthly rates for EV. Then click on the Monthly Parking Availability link to submit a request for monthly parking.

EV street charging

Electric vehicles occupying charging spaces on the street are subject to all posted regulations, including meter fees, charging rates, and time restrictions. Violation of posted signage or not utilizing the space to actively charge may result in a parking citation.

Spaces that do not have charging equipment but are marked or posted for electric vehicles are EV parking spaces and may occupy the space without the requirement of actively charging. Obstruction of these spaces by other other vehicles to interfere with use of these parking spaces is a violation of the California Vehicle Code.

EV spaces without charging equipment

Spaces without charging equipment that are posted and signed for EV are considered "parking spaces" for EV parking.

Any obstructions of these EV parking spaces as defined by the California Vehicle Code may result in a parking citation or tow.

Accessible charging spaces

Electric vehicle charging spaces designed to accommodate vehicles equipped for disabled persons are provided to accommodate drivers with disabled placards and plates, but they are not intended to be for the exclusive use of drivers with those credentials.

These charging spaces are open to any EV driver. Drivers not in need of an accessible space to charge, should extend the courtesy of using the other charging stations to keep these stations open for drivers who do need accessible spaces.

Drivers with DP credentials who are not driving an EV are prohibited from occupying accessible EV charging spaces. Additionally, on-street parking exemptions provided to DP credential holders do not apply to EV charging spaces. EV drivers with DP credentials are subject to the same posted regulations and time limits as all other drivers utilizing charging spaces.

Facility	EV Charger Model	Quantity & Facility Level
Capitol Garage (10th & L St.)	SAE-J1772	6 (2nd Level) 7 (3rd Level)
City Hall Garage (10th & I St, 11th & I St.)	SAE-J1772	11 (2nd Level) 29 (8th Level)
Tower Bridge Garage (Front St. & Capitol Mall)	SAE-J1772	10 (1st Level)
Old Sacramento Garage (2nd & I St.)	SAE-J1772	10 (1st Level)
Memorial Garage (14th & H St., 15th & H St.)	SAE-J1772	12 (1st Level)
Sacramento Valley Station (5th St. & I St.)	DC Fast Charger (CHAdeMO & CCS)	2 (Ground Level)

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