β€œThese child killers have no place in our cities.”

β€”A study published in the Journal of Safety Research last year found that children were eight times more likely to die when struck by an SUV than those struck by a passenger car.

β€”Altogether, SUVs/pickups now account for 38% of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in the US

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/aug/26/more-than-150-car-models-too-big-for-regular-uk-parking-spaces

More than 150 car models too big for regular UK parking spaces

Fears over safety as analysis by Which? shows β€˜autobesity’ epidemic means cars getting wider and longer

The Guardian

@straphanger

Not to mention horrible sight lines as doorframes get higher & A-frames block peripheral vision exactly where crosswalks fall when you're turning, and rear windows get smaller...

And I'm sure they try to excuse this reduction in driver visibility with their highly questionable auto-braking and camera features...