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Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
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Originally posted by threadedI think the fuel duty has that one covered already.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by sasguruBut that's point, it doesn't or not enough to deter the masses. When it's really expensive only us well-to-do types will be able to use the roads.Comment
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"The money to fix that has to come from somewhere, and fuel and VED don't come close to covering it, and never has, and nor do all the other taxes that contribute at the moment."
Utter rubbish. It is widely known that only a small percentage of the £60,000,000,000 raised by the current mototing taxes actually gets spent on the roads. Around 8 Billion isn't it? 13%Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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How to reduce the number of cars on the road in 3 easy steps that most people will agree with.
1. Enforce a retest off EVERY driver on a regular basis (suggest every 5 years), including written test and full medical. This must apply to foreign drivers also. This will reduce congestion, reduce accidents and raise standards on the roads. Crap drivers will be removed. Everyones a winner.
2. Raise the age of driving to 18 (then later 21) and stop the over 80's from driving.
3. Enforce a quota (lottery) for driver permits. Permit lasts for 1 yr and is not transerable. Every year reduce the number of permits by 5%. This is fair way to force people off the road rather than having the poor taxed off the road.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawnHow to reduce the number of cars on the road in 3 easy steps that most people will agree with.
1. Enforce a retest off EVERY driver on a regular basis (suggest every 5 years), including written test and full medical. This must apply to foreign drivers also. This will reduce congestion, reduce accidents and raise standards on the roads. Crap drivers will be removed. Everyones a winner.
2. Raise the age of driving to 18 (then later 21) and stop the over 80's from driving.
3. Enforce a quota (lottery) for driver permits. Permit lasts for 1 yr and is not transerable. Every year reduce the number of permits by 5%. This is fair way to force people off the road rather than having the poor taxed off the road.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn3. Enforce a quota (lottery) for driver permits. Permit lasts for 1 yr and is not transerable. Every year reduce the number of permits by 5%. This is fair way to force people off the road rather than having the poor taxed off the road.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Originally posted by fzbucksI don't think having a lottery for driving permits would be fair - does that mean every other year we could be forced to only accept contracts based on if it is commutable by public transport?Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
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Simple solution. Ban ALL private cars, except for essential services (medical staff, police, civil servants, MP's, Labour voters).
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