Fine of NIS 320: Tiberias Municipality Fights Illegal Charging Stations in the City

The Tiberias Municipality announced a fine of NIS 320 for illegal electric vehicle charging stations installed on tree trunks or via cables from homes. The municipality demands immediate removal and will begin continuous enforcement. The phenomenon is common in many cities due to the gap between electric vehicle sales and public charging infrastructure, and the economic savings of two to three times from home charging.

The Tiberias Municipality issued a stern announcement today (Tuesday) against the phenomenon of illegal electric vehicle charging stations on city streets. The notice stated that residents installed a makeshift charging station on the trunk of a false acacia tree, and electrical cables were stretched from private homes across sidewalks, endangering passersby and blocking passage. The municipality clarified that this constitutes a violation of the law and demanded the immediate removal of the hazards. The inspection department will begin continuous enforcement, and the fine will be 320 shekels, with the possibility of re-registration each day the violation continues. The article notes that the phenomenon is not unique to Tiberias and occurs in many cities, due to the gap between the surge in electric vehicle sales and the lack of public charging infrastructure. Many residents in old buildings without private parking remain without a legal solution, and the economic incentive – savings of two to three times compared to public charging – encourages direct connections to the home socket.