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London Mayor Proposes SUV Charges for Child Safety

3/14/2026

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan proposes SUV charges to improve road safety, noting 77% higher risk for children.
The proposals are part of the updated Vision Zero plan and include expanding 20 mph zones.
They also call for reducing speed limits on major roads.
Transport for London is gathering evidence on oversized vehicles' impact on congestion and parking.

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Story summary

London Mayor Sadiq Khan proposes SUV charges to improve road safety, noting 77% higher risk for children.
The proposals are part of the updated Vision Zero plan and include expanding 20 mph zones.
They also call for reducing speed limits on major roads.
Transport for London is gathering evidence on oversized vehicles' impact on congestion and parking.