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[–] Weingeist@feddit.org 29 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Europe seems to be safe from them so far.

[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 50 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

They are not allowed because of their sharp corners, no crumple zones. They're dangerous for occupants as well as any other road users in case of an accident

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 20 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Honestly I don't understand how they're allowed to be sold in the US either, given how rigid the safety standards are.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 days ago

given how rigid the safety standards are.

LOL. US safety standards are voluntary and almost non existent for trucks.

[–] detren@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Afaik it’s because it’s a small production vehicle.