Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 109191

Large Goods Vehicles: Urban Areas

Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 6 February 2026

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester 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 Greenwood
New 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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