Britain’s growing SUV market is leading to significant road and safety issues as vehicles become larger while infrastructure remains unchanged. Heavier cars cause more potholes, occupy multiple parking spots, and contribute to more severe accident injuries. A recent study highlights the disparity in injury risk between occupants of SUVs and lighter vehicles. Campaigns are pushing for stricter regulations, suggesting that owners of larger vehicles should face higher costs due to the additional strains they place on roads and safety, mirroring initiatives in other cities like Paris.
A study by the European Transport Safety Council found that in a collision between a modest-size SUV and a lighter car, the risk of fatal injury decreases for the heavier vehicle's occupants but increases for lighter ones.
The dramatic change in the use of our roads has led organizations such as the campaign group Clean Cities to call for strict measures, arguing that if a car generates more issues, its owner should pay more.
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