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Drivers of larger cars will have to pay more for parking in a part of the UK following a major change by council bosses.

And the decision could result in more local authorities following suit in the coming years.

The change impacts owners of SUVs who will be charged more for parking permits in Cardiff.

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It is the first local authority in the country to take direct action targeting SUV owners.

It comes amid hardening attitudes towards large cars, with many more appearing on our roads over recent years.

Their size can cause parking difficulties on car parks, while there are also fears they present more

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