Proposed parking rules put American pickups, hulking SUVs in the firing line

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Yarra City Council in Melbourne is considering higher parking fees for large vehicles, following Paris’s lead. Greens councillor Sophie Wade wants to discourage “truckzillas” from city centres due to emissions and road damage. Sales of pickups are booming, but SUVs dominate the market. Greens MP Dr Tim Read and NSW Greens transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann support the proposal. Standards Australia is considering increasing off-street parking space length.
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