It would be a fair and equitable tax burden on those that flaunt wealth through their choice of motor vehicle. It would be an equitable tax on those who insist on operating large motor homes.

Pay for your usage. Not thru the gas pump, everyone pays the same at the pump. We're all punished at the pump. But some vehicles use up more road: the heavier the vehicle, the more road damage. The more fossil fuel burnt, the more pollution occurs. This is the true cost of operation.

We all have a choice. Some choose not to conserve. Those who don't should only pay their share of the true cost.

Vehicle road use tax needs to be based on size and weight of the personal vehicle. It follows the heavier a vehicle, the more tax burden to the owner.

For example:

Motorcycles delivering 40+ mpg is not taxed. Those delivering 40- mpg less is taxed $100.

Autos delivering 40+ mpg are not taxed. A sliding scale is then used. 35-39 mpg = $100/ 30-34 mpg = $200/ 25-29 mpg = $300/20-24 mpg = $400/ 15-19 mpg = $500/ less than 15 mpg = $1,000 yearly tax.

Smaller and lighter trucks, vans, and s.u.v.'s can be taxed within the automobile sliding scale.

Large trucks, vans, and s.u.v.'s are taxed by weight and mpg.

For example:

Trucks and s.u.v.'s at 1/2 ton with high mileage might cost $500. With low mileage, $1,000. Large trucks and s.u.v.'s would cost $1,000. Motor homes, by size and weight, from $2,000 to $8,000 yearly.


Fair and equitable. The owners choice. You are rewarded with low cost of operation if you choose to drive an economical vehicle. You pay more for electing not to choose economy.

The Feds should adopt this motor vehicle tax. Proceeds can go towards hiway maintenance and a national health system. Call it the *I.Y.P. Federal Vehicle Tax.

* I.Y.P. ( If You wanna Play- you gotta pay!)