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It makes sense that folks who use the road should pay for the road (in proportion to the wear and tear that their vehicle makes). That wear and tear is independent of fuel use though, but good luck fixing taxes. $50/year is probably less than the fuel taxes saved, a pure EV pays nothing for using the road.

road infrastructure tax should be based on usage, vehicle weight, # of tires, that sort of thing. People have gotten into trouble for making their own biodiesel/ethanol and not paying a fuel tax. The tax laws are pretty ridiculous all around, but the sophistication to make it simple is a long way off. So they generalize a lot.

I suppose they can check when you sell or junk a vehicle to see if you have been honest about your miles, or during annual inspections. Plus some form to replace an odo/dashboard. Gas usage was a lot simpler to implement. The extra toll for my lightweight trailer behind my prius is unbelievable. It is charged as a medium truck, going from $0.95 to $2.25 in some spots.