- Carspreading is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
Critics call it "carspreading" In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier Consumers clearly like them – a lot They're seen as practical, safe and stylish, and sales are growing steadily So, why are some cities determined to clamp down on them - and are they right to do so? Paris is renowned for many things Its monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower
- Explainer: What is Carspreading and What Can We Do About it?
Studies show that people walking or cycling are much less likely to survive when struck by a large SUV compared to a smaller car These vehicles have higher front ends, creating more severe impact zones and increased blind spots—particularly dangerous for children and cyclists at intersections
- Carspreading. Key facts. - cleancitiescampaign. org
Carspreading is putting lives at risk: In a collision between two cars, if one is at least twice as heavy as the other, the people in the lighter car are three times more likely to be seriously injured than if both cars were similar in weight
- Car spreading: big cars are dangerous, dirty, and unfair
Giant cars are a problem for people, communities and climate We think local authorities need to tackle the problem of car spreading, and we can all help make this happen Have you ever spotted a car that’s so massive it hangs off the end of a driveway, forcing you to step out into the road?
- Carspreading: How Oversized Vehicles Are Taking Over Our Cities
Carspreading doesn’t just affect parking, these supersized cars increase danger, congestion and pollution on our streets “City leaders must act now and stop carspreading before it’s too late Even car owners want to see change ” Oliver Lord, UK Head of Clean Cities
- ‘Carspreading’ and how it poses a risk to vulnerable road users
Carspreading refers to the increasing size of cars, particularly SUVs, which are taking up more space on the streets, increasing the danger for pedestrians and cyclists and contributing to congestion Larger vehicles, specifically SUVs, have more blind spots than smaller vehicles
- A new collection of images capturing the reality of ‘carspreading’
These visuals serve as a powerful tool for campaigners, media, and policymakers to communicate the urgent need for safer, healthier, and less car-dominated urban environments
- Campaign Group Seeks Your ‘Carspreading’ Photos To Tame Autobesity
Research from Transport Environment (T E) in 2022 found that “autobesity”—car bloat—is real, with many cars getting too big for British roads, exceeding the 180 centimeter minimum for
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