Guide & Services Road Sign (D9-12)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Sign Meaning & Driving Rules
Directs drivers of electric vehicles to publicly accessible Level 2 or DC Fast Charging stations.
Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol
Follow directional signs to recharge your electric vehicle.
Detailed Overview & Purpose
The EV Charging Station sign (D9-12) is a modern addition to the MUTCD. It marks locations offering public electric vehicle charging plugs (CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, or J1772).
Key Standard & Origin: Added officially to the federal MUTCD to support the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program.
Where You'll Find This Sign
Freeway service plazas, rest areas, shopping centers, and municipal parking structures.
Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid
Parking a non-electric (combustion engine) vehicle in a designated EV charging space ('ICEing').
How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test
Modern DMV permit exam question on new alternative fuel service symbols.
Legal Penalties and Moving Violations
Non-EV vehicles parking in EV charging stalls face parking citations and towing.
When you encounter the official Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station (D9-12) on a roadway, what is your legal duty?
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