Cyprus has a new law to help people who drive electric cars. The government will now give an €85 fine to any car that is parked in a special electric car charging spot but is not charging.
This new rule is for all types of cars. It is for petrol or diesel cars that are parked in the spot. It is also for electric cars that are finished charging but are still parked there. This was a big problem for electric car owners who needed to charge their cars.
A politician, Stavros Papadouris, said the law was necessary. He said they made the law because many people complained about this problem. The rule is simple: a car is only using the spot correctly if its charging cable is connected to the station. Just parking there is not enough.
The government wants to help more people choose electric cars. They hope this new fine will make it easier for everyone to find a free charging spot. The fine is the same as the fine for driving in a bus lane. The new law applies to all public charging spots across the country.