[eye30]

Well it didn't take then long to realise that the number of £0 or £low tax was going to hit the governments coffers...



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18277311

Reforms to Vehicle Excise Duty are currently under discussion, the Treasury has said.

It follows reports that increased fuel efficiency could lead to a fall in revenue from the tax, which is levied according to how much CO2 a car emits.

Labour said the government was planning a "stealth tax hike" on motorists.

[Dazzler]

 

[Phil №❶]

What sort of idiots do they have in the treasury. A CO2 tax is levied, car manufacturers respond by lowering emissions. The govt responds by changing the rules. No wonder people hate politicians, legal robbery. Bring back Robin Hood 

[rustynutz]

Much like speed cameras here....
They supposedly want people to stop speeding yet rely on the income they bring in as part of the State's budget..... 

[Doggie 1]

Sounds like smoking too.
At least in WA we've got to the stage now where monies received from speed cameras goes directly into road safety so at least there is a direct benefit rather than it going into consolidated revenue.

[rustynutz]

Sounds like smoking too.
At least in WA we've got to the stage now where monies received from speed cameras goes directly into road safety so at least there is a direct benefit rather than it going into consolidated revenue.

Probably goes to buying more speed cameras considering they are known as "road safety" cameras these days...