tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875365454966245098.post2746285518833497642..comments2023-06-11T13:12:20.435+01:00Comments on The Anger of a Quiet Man: So why do we pay road tax?Quiet_Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09575652127079681825noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875365454966245098.post-7291764295664214402014-05-08T15:08:41.644+01:002014-05-08T15:08:41.644+01:00It always amazes me that this remains a moan with ...It always amazes me that this remains a moan with people, road tax ceased to be dedicated to roads only in 1936 (Harold MacMillan)despite politicians promises, I know, stop me if you've heard this one!<br />Neither the political parties nor the motoring organisations raised a fuss nor sought to alter this, with the result that the motorist/cash cow is seen as a quick fix for all financial troubles. Want to change this? Ask the candidates what they plan to do about forcing a vote on this and only vote for those who will alter this pernicious system.<br /><br />OH look! A flying pig!Robert the Bikernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875365454966245098.post-25578355236724265682014-05-07T13:05:20.048+01:002014-05-07T13:05:20.048+01:00If traffic is going to increase by 46% then one as...If traffic is going to increase by 46% then one assumes petrol tax revenues and road tax revenues will also increase. Not by as much as people move to smaller more efficient cars - but they of course also reduce wear and tear.<br />They should be able to reduce tax on the back of the improved productivity.<br />But that of course assumes an honest systemWoodsy42https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355671210161625647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875365454966245098.post-29815847916592655262014-05-07T10:33:30.822+01:002014-05-07T10:33:30.822+01:00HMG has form on toll bridges. The original Severn...HMG has form on toll bridges. The original Severn crossing was supposed to become toll free when it had been paid for...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com