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> penalizing vehicle tonnage seems like a weird way of achieving it There's probably not that much variation in automobile density, so regulating those that ar

> penalizing vehicle tonnage seems like a weird way of achieving it There's probably not that much variation in automobile density, so regulating those that are heavier is a good proxy for those that are larger. And even if the number of parking spots is the same, a row of little cars people can see over and between is better than a row of big SUVs that they can't.

tmnvix 3y ago
> a row of little cars people can see over and between is better than a row of big SUVs that they can't An underappreciated criticism of modern vehicles. Diminishes the visibility of and for cyclists as well. I'm 5'11 and as a pedestrian SUVs and 'trucks' block my visibility. Not to mention that along with the 'ride height' you get a front bumper that looks designed to just flatten you (you'd be forgiven for thinking this was intentional given the fetish for 'aggressive' styling). In addition you get the added bonus of much higher headlights. Why can't we at least keep these closer to the road like on real trucks, buses, and vans? Regulators really dropped the ball on this one. Is there actually any limit to how large a personal vehicle can get? Seems like a massive oversight due to a fixation on safety of occupants to the detriment of everyone else. From a personal point of view, I think people who buy these bloated vehicles should consider how they would feel if their neighbours all decided minibuses were an acceptable means of personal conveyance.