War on motorists: Berlin considering banning all cars in first for major European city

The idea behind the movement is to improve air quality by cutting emissions and reducing the number of accidents in Berlin.

Nina Noble, one of the campaign organisers, said in a statement: “Our law improves the quality of life for all Berliners.

“We want people to be able to sleep with their windows open and children to be able to play in the street again.

“Especially children and senior citizens are endangered by cars. Also, grandparents should be able to ride their bicycles safely and have plenty of benches to take a breather on.”