Town adopts local law banning gas vehicles from EV charging spaces; $50 fine set

The Town of Mamaroneck on April 2 adopted a local law making it illegal for gasoline‑ or diesel‑powered vehicles to occupy parking spaces designated for electric‑vehicle charging. The law imposes a $50 fine for violations and was adopted after a short public hearing and a motion by a board member to enact the ordinance.

During the public comment period Michael Gottfried, a resident, praised the step as supportive of EV adoption: "I do wanna be on record because I think this is a tremendous step forward," he said, adding that establishing both infrastructure and law helps encourage conversion to electric vehicles.

Board members discussed enforcement and settled on $50 as the initial fine, noting it is lower than handicap‑parking fines but intended as a deterrent. The law passed on a voice vote during the meeting; the transcript records the motion and the board’s approval but does not include a full roll call tally in the excerpt.

Town staff noted existing public charging locations — two chargers at the Hammocks Park ice rink parking lot, two at the town center and two units at a Myrtle Boulevard location (each location currently has two chargers) — and said the town is considering additional chargers near Washington Square to improve access for residents without private garages.

The supervisor said the board will monitor whether the $50 fine is sufficient to deter misuse and adjust enforcement or penalties if necessary.