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- Cardiff becomes the first UK city to impose higher parking charges on vehicles over 2,400 kg to reduce SUVs and limit safety risks to cyclists and pedestrians.
- Officials plan to lower the threshold to 2,000 kg for non-electric cars.
- Public support is strong, with 66% of respondents in favor of the change.
- Cardiff's transport cabinet member Dan De’Ath said the policy aims for safer streets and reduced road wear.
