No. These spaces are reserved for EV charging only. They have been placed in areas where there is high EV uptake and a localised need for charging.
Wollongong City Council’s parking compliance team will check regularly to make sure these spaces are used only by electric vehicles while charging.
Under NSW Government Road Rules 2014 (item 203), the maximum penalty for incorrect usage of electric vehicle parking area is 20 penalty units or $129.