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Parisians called to vote on SUV parking surcharge
Parisians called to vote on SUV parking surcharge
Economy
by  AFP

Parisians will be asked to vote Sunday on whether to triple the cost of parking Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in the French capital, a move denounced as manipulative by motorist groups. "A new, modern SUV does not pollute more, or can even pollute less, than a small diesel vehicle built before 2011", said drivers' group 40 millions d'automobilistes (40 million motorists).