The "car licence" connection to paying for roads was ended in 1937 [1], and the Road Fund itself in 1956 [1]. The Vehicle Excise Duty since 1936 has just been t

The "car licence" connection to paying for roads was ended in 1937 [1], and the Road Fund itself in 1956 [1]. The Vehicle Excise Duty since 1936 has just been taxation, not earmarked for anything in particular. [1] http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN01482.pdf http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN01482.pdf , page 6