• SonnyVabitch@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    There needs to be a social cost of owning these abominations. If we make it more expensive or more regulated, they’ll still find the people who want to drive them. If we make them embarrassing, shameful, or otherwise costly in social standing, the market for them will soon collapse.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      Other countries require a special license for vehicles that big.

      It costs more, and requires frequent tests, written and driving. The large vehicles are also prohibited from driving down small side streets and using normal parking spaces.

      Because at this size, they’re only needed as commercial vehicles.

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      9 months ago

      If the only reason people have them is for social status, you’d have a point. But, that fails as soon as anyone actually uses one for their intended purpose.