Fargo, ND Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Fee
- $50 flat fee
- Violation type
- Nonmoving violation
- Requirement
- Vehicle must be connected to charge
- Governing code
- Fargo Municipal Code § 8-1003(T)
Summary
Fargo bans parking in a marked EV charging stall unless your vehicle is actually plugged in and charging, backed by a $50 fee.
T. In or obstructing a designated electric vehicle parking stall consistent with the manual of uniform traffic control devices authorized under North Dakota Century Code section 39-13-06, and indicate: (1) Use of the reserved space is for charging electric vehicles only; and (2) Unauthorized use of the space is a nonmoving violation for which a fee of fifty dollars must be imposed. (a) An individual may not park or leave standing a vehicle in a stall or space designated for charging a vehicle, unless the individual's vehicle is connected for electric charging purposes.
Full Breakdown
Fargo Municipal Code § 8-1003(T) makes it unlawful to stop, stand, or park in a designated electric vehicle charging stall unless the vehicle is connected for charging. The stalls must be signed under the state's manual of uniform traffic control devices, marked for EV charging use only, and the city treats blocking one as a nonmoving violation carrying a flat $50 fee, set in the ordinance and confirmed in the citywide fee schedule at § 1-0305(C)(5).
Violations & Fines
Parking or leaving a vehicle in a signed EV charging stall without being plugged in draws a $50 fee as a nonmoving violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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