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Originally Posted by freebeard
No income, no problem. 
I understand the logic, but that looks regressive. |
Yes and no. Older vehicles are generally less fuel efficient and are the ones owned by less wealthy people, and newer cars tend to be more fuel efficient and owned by more wealthy. But, the wealthy tend to purchase larger vehicles, which are less fuel efficient. Some less wealthy people purchase inexpensive and highly fuel efficient vehicles...
Roads should be funded from the general fund as needed. Fuel taxes should only be levied to target consumption goals and contribute to the general fund. Registration expenses should cover only the cost of recording ownership.