A recent report reveals a troubling trend in the UK and Europe: the bonnet heights of new cars are increasing, raising safety concerns for pedestrians, especially children. Taller car fronts, primarily seen in SUVs, correlate with higher fatality rates in pedestrian accidents. The report highlights that drivers of these vehicles may completely overlook children standing directly in front of them. The analysis points towards Land Rover and Jeep, whose models average over 100cm in bonnet height. With the average bonnet height increasing from 77cm in 2010 to 84cm in 2024, the report urges for legislation to limit this height to 85cm by 2035.
Higher fronts on cars significantly increase the death rate when pedestrians are struck, especially for children, posing a clear threat to public safety.
In the UK, the rise in new car bonnet heights, particularly among SUVs, has made children as old as nine invisible to drivers.
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