More;
The suggestion to reverse park in does not work as the bays are all
angle parking so you are 50% facing the wrong way when you come out.
Re Westfields car parks, the bumper at the end of the bay to stop
people crashing through are too high, they cost me $400 damage to my car.
A complaint to Westfields got nowhere.
Just a smart a%^& remark that I should buy a higher car.

I just cannot resist my complaint about the Great Australian Ripoff
on electric cars. The Nissan Leaf sells here for $51,500 yet the same
car in the US now sells for less than US$25,000 !
They wonder why they cannot sell them here !
Over 100,000 have been sold in the US.
That is of course only small numbers against US figures but the pecentage is rising.

In Norway it is challenging VW and Volvo on the sales numbers and
it is expected to be number one soon.

Hi there FOXY...

I hope you're well ? I too share your concern over the increasing number of SUV's seen about our city streets, and taking a substantially larger portion of available parking space. Still, we all live in a society of 'freedom of choice', and it's my understanding, owners of these larger M/V's pay a higher level of registration costs, purely for the luxury of driving one of these SUV's.

I fully understand that you don't particularly want these vehicles 'banned' per se ? Rather you wish them to be further 'regulated' in some way, OK ? Say that were to come to fruition ? In what manner would you suggest the authorities might further manage or govern this particular category of M/V ?

Perhaps it could be by the vehicle's overall 'dimensions' or it's avoirdupois or it's mass for example ? After all many of those who complain often cite their larger size as a factor that they find most annoying ? Or would you think it feasible that a special endorsement, together with an appropriate fee be placed on the licence of anyone seeking to drive such vehicle ? Granted, whatever measures the government took, would probably still prove unpopular, with both sides I'd expect.

FOXY, I'd be very keen to hear your suggestions on this matter ?

Thank You so much for your well reasoned comments.

Dear O Sung Wu,

My health is a work in progress.
Thank You for asking.

As for what suggestions do I have to offer -
Well -

I did (on page 4) of this discussion in my comment
to Ludwig, suggest that if the road regulations provided
a separate lane for these vehicles (preferably the slow
lane) and parking areas had designated specific zones for
these vehicles - that may solve some of the major
problems that these vehicles cause.

Not sure what else can be done. I am hoping that people
come up with more.

cont'd ...

Dear O Sung Wu,

Just a few more thoughts.

If people could give more attention when selecting
their next ride purchase - in trying to find the
perfect match between driving ability, fuel consumption,
price, and what the vehicle is actually going to be used for
this may help. Also, understanding the differences between
the various Rvs (4 WDs) and other vehicles - may help make their
choices easier.

Hi there FOXY...

I'm sorry I didn't see what you wrote in an earlier thread on page four. Apropos you recommendations - a dedicated lane for SUV's might work where access to a dual lane hwy was available. Obviously with most single lane roads it would prove impossible of course. Parallel street parking wouldn't help much either, other then restricted bays similar to 'loading zones' may assist in some way ? Like reserved for 'long wide vehicles only' type of thing.

However, large shopping complexes might just work where a whole section could be set aside exclusively for SUV's and similar ?

The more I think about it FOXY, the more I think we all have to simply accept that they're here to stay, and there's very little we can do about, other than perhaps to practice a little more tolerance and forbearance towards each other. Even though in matters of, all things traffic, our patience is tested daily to it's absolute limits.

Hi Foxy, I have a 2WD ix35 Hyundai, so I guess I am one of those dreaded drivers with a high vehicle!
I had no choice with this car as it is for work as well.
I must say I do like it though.

Being one of those who got annoyed with big vehicles parking next to me in car parks, I find it amusing that I now am one of them.
I love the reversing camera and the inbuilt navigation system.....and I love being able to park anywhere. Maybe larger parking areas for bigger cars would be a good idea.

If you can't beat them, join them. : )