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Khan Unveils Vision Zero 2 for London, Orders SUV Risk Review and Wider 20mph Limits

TfL will study the safety and congestion impacts of oversized SUVs this year to inform possible measures, with no charges set.

Overview

  • The five‑year Vision Zero 2 plan targets eliminating deaths and serious injuries by 2041 and sets an interim goal to cut those killed or seriously injured by 65% by 2035.
  • TfL proposes making 20mph the default on central and inner London roads by 2035 and lowering speeds on key Red Routes, alongside more junction upgrades and crossings.
  • Enforcement steps include adding at least 20 safety‑camera sites and trialling AI cameras to detect offences such as handheld phone use and seatbelt breaches.
  • TfL will build an evidence base on large SUVs after research cited shows a higher fatality risk to people walking and cycling, including a 77% higher risk for children, and it acknowledges current data gaps on SUV involvement in crashes.
  • City Hall says no SUV charges have been decided, as industry groups warn against penalising vehicle size and campaigners point to precedents in Paris and Cardiff for larger‑vehicle fees.