"Oversized models, such as large SUVs, make it harder for drivers to see people walking and cycling nearby. SUVs are 14 per cent more likely to kill people walking and cycling than other passenger cars, and 77 per cent more likely to kill children up to the age of 18 in England."
"In a report released on Friday, the capital's transport body said it also planned to increase the number of 20mph zones and reduce speed limits from 50mph to 40mph. It comes as part of TfL's aim of tackling road deaths and injuries over the next five years and eliminating fatalities by 2041."
Transport for London has unveiled proposals aimed at reducing road deaths and injuries over the next five years, with a goal of eliminating fatalities by 2041. The measures include potential charges for SUV drivers in the capital, increased 20mph zones, and reduced speed limits from 50mph to 40mph. Large SUVs pose significant safety risks because their size impairs driver visibility of pedestrians and cyclists. Data shows SUVs are 14 percent more likely to kill pedestrians and cyclists than other cars, and 77 percent more likely to kill children under 18. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed these proposals as part of a comprehensive road safety strategy.
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