Paris votes to crack down on SUVs
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SUV drivers will be charged up to $20 per hour to park in the city.

Paris votes to crack down on SUVs | Non-Parisians will be charged almost $20 per hour to park large gas or hybrid vehicles within the city center in a bid to address pedestrian safety and air pollu…::Parisians have voted to increase parking charges for out-of-town SUV drivers as part of the city’s efforts to address road safety, air pollution, and climate change.

    • Katana314@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      9 months ago

      Two pedestrians walk out into the street while looking at their phones. They bump into each other, and each says “Oof. Oh, sorry. I wasn’t looking where I was going.” Then they both continue on their way, and barely remember that each failed to follow the rules of travel on the roads of their town.

      That interaction becomes VASTLY different when one or both of those people is driving an SUV.

        • HacksawEnglish
          21·
          9 months ago

          Yeah, you’re guilty. A HEAVIER vehicle pollutes the city more, a LARGE vehicle creates a bigger hazard for smaller vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians than someone in a smaller car, and a WIDE vehicle creates a hazard when you park in an already narrow road.

          Like, I get that you’re trolling, but if you seriously don’t understand why large vehicles harm the inhabitants of cities, especially old, dense cities, then I can’t help you.

    • Landsharkgun@midwest.socialEnglish
      9·
      9 months ago

      It says it right there: SUVs are less safe and more polluting. The entire city is impacted by that, so they’re recouping some of the cost.

    • rmuk@feddit.ukEnglish
      81·
      9 months ago

      I’d like to fine you at least €20/hour for typing with your fucking toes.