billybonfire3
Established Member
Thought I would share Wiltshire's policy on on Street charging policy. May help some who don't have drive or garage.
www.wiltshire.gov.uk
On-street vehicle charging policy - temporary provision
Vehicles should be parked as close to the property as possible. Where a vehicle cannot be parked immediately opposite the property, the cable should be run along the carriageway channel against the kerb. The recommended maximum distance from a point opposite the property is 10 metres (approximately 2 car lengths).
The cable should not cross the carriageway therefore your vehicle should always be parked on the same side of the road as your property.
Any vehicle parked on the Highway must always adhere to any local parking restrictions that may be in place and should not obstruct the footway.
Whenever you are charging your vehicle, you should always follow all guidance and recommendations in your manufacturer’s handbook (this may differ depending on the vehicle).
Any extension lead that is required should be suitable for external use. You should read any instructions on the correct use provided with your extension lead.
Cables should be laid flat and never be extended from an upper storey to a vehicle, nor should they be hung from any street furniture including lamp columns or trees.
A cable should only be placed over the footway when the vehicle is charging and should always be removed when not in use.
It is the resident's responsibility to ensure that the cable does not cause a danger or a nuisance to the public.
The most suitable solution for getting the cable from your property boundary to your vehicle safely is to use a suitable cable protector. Cable protectors are regularly used in public spaces and areas of high footfall to cover cables or wires on a temporary basis.
Any cable protector used should cover the area likely to be walked across, including the full width of any footway and verge between the property and the vehicle.
The cable protector should be non-slip, have contrasting colour markings e.g. yellow, have anti-trip sloped sides, and be of a tough construction suitable for outdoors use and suitable for use in a pedestrian environment.
Currently an EV charging cable does not require a licence. However, as policies are reviewed and updated this may change in the future.
This is an interim situation, should a future policy differ from this approach we will require you to adhere to the new policy.
Electric vehicles and charging points - Wiltshire Council
www.wiltshire.gov.uk
On-street vehicle charging policy - temporary provision
Vehicles should be parked as close to the property as possible. Where a vehicle cannot be parked immediately opposite the property, the cable should be run along the carriageway channel against the kerb. The recommended maximum distance from a point opposite the property is 10 metres (approximately 2 car lengths).
The cable should not cross the carriageway therefore your vehicle should always be parked on the same side of the road as your property.
Any vehicle parked on the Highway must always adhere to any local parking restrictions that may be in place and should not obstruct the footway.
Whenever you are charging your vehicle, you should always follow all guidance and recommendations in your manufacturer’s handbook (this may differ depending on the vehicle).
Any extension lead that is required should be suitable for external use. You should read any instructions on the correct use provided with your extension lead.
Cables should be laid flat and never be extended from an upper storey to a vehicle, nor should they be hung from any street furniture including lamp columns or trees.
A cable should only be placed over the footway when the vehicle is charging and should always be removed when not in use.
It is the resident's responsibility to ensure that the cable does not cause a danger or a nuisance to the public.
The most suitable solution for getting the cable from your property boundary to your vehicle safely is to use a suitable cable protector. Cable protectors are regularly used in public spaces and areas of high footfall to cover cables or wires on a temporary basis.
Any cable protector used should cover the area likely to be walked across, including the full width of any footway and verge between the property and the vehicle.
The cable protector should be non-slip, have contrasting colour markings e.g. yellow, have anti-trip sloped sides, and be of a tough construction suitable for outdoors use and suitable for use in a pedestrian environment.
Currently an EV charging cable does not require a licence. However, as policies are reviewed and updated this may change in the future.
This is an interim situation, should a future policy differ from this approach we will require you to adhere to the new policy.
