Scotland could launch restrictions for larger vehicles as 'emerging problem' impacts road safety
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Scotland could introduce new restrictions on larger vehicles in city centres following fresh calls from campaigners, who warned SUVs are becoming an "emerging problem".A new report from sustainable transport group Transform Scotland has urged the next Scottish Government to consider bringing in limits on the biggest vehicles in urban areas.According to the report, SUVs made up almost half of all new cars sold in 2023, a dramatic rise from just one in 10 in 2020.
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Campaigners warned that this rapid growth is already having a visible impact on Scotland's towns and cities.The group argued that SUVs take up more space on roads and in parking areas, while also contributing to road damage and increasing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say As a result, Transform Scotland is calling for ministers to explore restrictions on the largest vehicles entering city centres as well as get the Scottish Government to push for a UK-wide levy on heavier cars, which could...
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