"Previous research has shown adults walking or cycling are 14% more likely to die in a collision when the car involved is an SUV; children are 77% more likely. For children under 9, the risk of fatality is three times higher if struck by an SUV compared with a smaller car."
"The size and structure of the oversized cars means pedestrians are more likely to be hit in critical organs or at head height and thrown into traffic rather than land on the bonnet of a car if struck."
"According to a recent study by Transport & Environment, more than half of cars now sold in the UK are too big for a standard street parking space."
London's transport authorities are considering implementing charges for SUV owners to address safety concerns posed by larger, heavier vehicles. Research demonstrates that pedestrians and cyclists face significantly higher fatality risks in collisions with SUVs compared to smaller cars, with children under 9 experiencing three times higher fatality risk. The proposed measures include expanding 20mph zones, reducing speed limits on major roads from 50mph to 40mph, and developing evidence-based policies to address SUVs' safety, congestion, and environmental impacts. SUV sales have surged in the UK relative to other European countries, which impose higher taxes on larger vehicles. Cardiff has already voted to implement additional parking charges for SUVs to offset their increased footprint and road damage.
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