MikeinDenver
Well-known member
EVDRIVER said:If it is posted that it is only for customers, then yes. Otherwise, no.
That is a subjective assumption not a fact. I happen to know of a Whole Foods that does not mark for customers and if you ask they will tell you they are ONLY for customers. You are assuming this is everyone's marking strategy, this is an assumption that may or may not be true but is is just an assumption.
There is no grey area with charging on public property. Unless it is clearly marked for public use (or stated elsewhere) then it should always be assumed it is for private use or for customers only. There is no unspoken or documented EV charging code that gets to override the rules of private property or common sense and respect based on ones own views, values, assumptions, rationalizations, justifications, wishes, etc.
So if there is a grocery store with produce on the curb side and plastic bag rolls for holding items and it is not marked "for customers only" I can just take all the bags I want? I mean, if it's not marked then why not?
You can't rely on assumptions. If they want it to be for customer use only they have to have a sign. Otherwise it is open to interpretation. The fruit example is over the top. Everyone would know that is stealing.