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London Considers SUV Charges to Boost Pedestrian Safety

3/14/2026

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London consider SUV owner charges, noting SUVs are 14% more likely to kill pedestrians and 77% more likely to kill children than smaller cars.
TfL proposes expanding 20mph zones and lowering speed limits on major roads to end fatalities by 2041, and 262 deaths have been prevented since 2015.
Cardiff's SUV parking fees set a precedent and prompt London discussions.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London consider SUV owner charges, noting SUVs are 14% more likely to kill pedestrians and 77% more likely to kill children than smaller cars.
TfL proposes expanding 20mph zones and lowering speed limits on major roads to end fatalities by 2041, and 262 deaths have been prevented since 2015.
Cardiff's SUV parking fees set a precedent and prompt London discussions.