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It seems that taxing by axel weight to the 4th power times by miles driven -- which is thus relative to how much damage is caused -- seems sensible. An 2600lb
by ta1243 3y ago
It seems that taxing by axel weight to the 4th power times by miles driven -- which is thus relative to how much damage is caused -- seems sensible.
An 2600lb Nissan Micra would cost say 1c per mile and a 4100lb F150 would cost 6c per mile.
- notact 3y agoUnintended consequence: Ford adds another rear axle to the F150.
- toast0 3y agoA lot of bridge tolls are by axle count, so there's pressure not to increase those.
- chung8123 3y agoThis would reduce the gas mileage negating whatever tax savings there were as well as increase maintenance. This would also damage the roads less.
- notact 3y agoMy original comment was kinda ridiculous and was not worthy of a serious response ;) But, to respond to this more seriously, the people I personally know who drive gigantic trucks would most likely be proud of their reduced gas mileage. They already deliberately drive a 15mpg vehicle primarily for grocery pickup.