Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 109191
Large Goods Vehicles: Urban Areas
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 6 February 2026
Question
Afzal Khan
Labour — Manchester Rusholme
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her department plans to introduce (i) increased safety standards for US-style pickup trucks and (ii) measures to limit the number of US style pick-up trucks in urban areas.
Answer
Lilian GreenwoodNew pick-up trucks are subject to approval against rigorous performance-based standards. These standards are developed by the UK and our international partners to ensure vehicles are safe to use on the road and protect occupants and other road users, incl...
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