Starbucks

This Spring a new Starbucks opened in Helena.  That's nice, but even better, they included a Chargepoint EVSE! The front two spots are "EV charging only," or so you would think.

I parks where I wants

Most times both spots are occupied by non-electric vehicles.  The above pic is a little unusual because the right EV parking space is available, but I liked the license plate.

I emailed Starbucks today and suggested that they paint the "EV only" message in large font directly on the space.  I think that people just don't realize that they're not supposed to park there unless they're actively charging an EV.

Paint the space and most people will be courteous

Some of my in-laws have taken the position that if it isn't illegal, then customers can park in the EV only spaces.  I disagree, but will concede that it is not illegal to be a jerk.  My in-laws may want to take note that some states are making it illegal to not be actively charging but yet occupying an EV-only space.