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SUV owners are set to be targeted with new higher parking fees in one major UK city. Motorists who drive sports utility vehicles (SUVs) or other large vehicles are set to be charged more to park in Cardiff.

It comes after changes to parking permits were approved by the council's cabinet. Following the vote, a council spokesperson said the cost of any price increase for SUVs would "remain negligible in comparison to the purchase price of such vehicles".

"Cabinet has approved the principle of an additional charge for residential parking permits for vehicles weighing over 2.4 tonnes.

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"These heavier vehicles typically produce more emissions, cause greater wear and tear on roads, and critically pose a

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