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Glasgow Live
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Sarah Hilley

Glasgow electric car drivers hit with fines for staying too long at chargers

Electric car drivers in Glasgow have been hit with up to £73,400 in fines for overstaying at council charging bays nearly 2000 times since charges were introduced.

The council has installed more than 300 electric vehicle charge points and started requiring motorists to pay on April 11.

Between April 11 and May 31 it is estimated about 1,835 charging sessions undertaken by motorists exceeded the maximum time allowed for vehicles to be plugged in.

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