Electric vehicle charging
Contents
- Electric vehicle charging
- Find an electric vehicle charging point
- Charging your electric vehicle at home or near home
- Charging across pavements and public spaces
Charging across pavements and public spaces
Private charging cables
Private charging cables must not be run across public roads, pavements, or footpaths.
Doing so creates a physical obstruction and poses a trip hazard to pedestrians, compromising public safety and accessibility.
Additionally, such installations may violate electrical safety regulations and are unlikely to be covered by public liability insurance.
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Cross-pavement channels
Currently, we are unable to permit cross-pavement channels due to ongoing concerns around liability and maintenance responsibilities.
While considerable research has been undertaken, the Highways Team has not yet reached a level of confidence that would support their implementation.
The website will be updated with future progress on this, email [email protected] for updates on cross-pavement channels.
Last updated 13 November 2025