Higher parking fees for SUVs: Why this is illegal in Germany. In Paris, SUVs and off-road vehicles will have to pay higher parking fees from September.

In Koblenz, they want to follow the example of the French capital and, from March 1st, charge fees for resident parking based on vehicle dimensions. For a Smart fortwo you will then have to paid 104.87 euros. Anyone who drives a Golf 7 already has to pay 179.12 euros per year. The VW Tiguan costs 196.23 euros.