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by: Simon Mason - Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:02 UTC

Millions of motorists could be slapped with bigger fines and hefty penalties under new driving law demands.

Owners of heavier vehicles such as 4x4s and SUVs should be handed larger fines under new proposals outlined by MPs.

Pro-cycling MPs have called for larger vehicles to be seen as an “aggravating factor” when involved in serious accidents.

If introduced, the new driving law will likely issue tougher penalties to road users during sentencing.

It could mean owners of popular larger models such as Land Rovers or Nissan Qashqai’s are most at risk.

The request is found in a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking.

The report will say: “Passenger cars vary greatly in weight so the aggravating factors should, we argue, take this into account.”

Courts were already issued new guidance to recognise the extra responsibility of those behind the wheel of heavy transport such as HGVs.

The new legislation was issued as early as July but the MPs suggest that the new rulings could go a lot further.

According to CAR Magazine, there are understood to be more than four million SUVs registered in the UK.

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1811565/driving-law-changes-fines-larger-cars-suv

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