🚗🤯 “It’s your worst nightmare to see your child lying in the road,” says Helen Edwards, a mum from Cardiff, who’s taking a stand against SUVs in the city. 😢🚸
Her teenage son was struck by a car last year, and she’s spearheading a campaign calling for Cardiff Council to introduce fairer parking charges for larger vehicles. 🚙📈 With over 250 local signatures backing her, Helen argues that SUVs pose a bigger risk to children on bustling city roads.
📊 Research supports her claims, revealing that bigger vehicles present greater dangers to vulnerable road users, especially kids. Alarming stats from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine show children are three times more likely to be seriously injured in an SUV collision compared to smaller cars.
Despite the heart-stopping ordeal, Helen’s son thankfully made a full recovery. But she stresses the story could have been tragically different with a larger car involved. “I feel so lucky he walked away,” she reflects. “If it had been a bigger car, it horrifies me to think what might have happened.”
🚫 Clean Cities and the SUV Alliance are rallying behind her, urging changes in Vehicle Excise Duty and advocating for councils to adjust parking fees for these hefty, polluting giants. 🏢🚗 Oliver Lord from Clean Cities insists, “Families shouldn’t live in fear of oversized cars dominating their streets.”
With SUVs now making up about 62% of new UK vehicle sales, it’s a hot topic sparking action across the country. Many believe these large cars occupy too much space and aren’t suitable for urban environments. 🌆❌
🗳️ Cardiff is already seeking public input on a new parking strategy, potentially including a weight-based system. Helen’s campaign is creating waves and is sparking a conversation on making our streets safer for everyone. Let’s hope her efforts lead to meaningful change! 👐💪
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