smith85
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Registered: 13th Oct 06
Location: Powys
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Hi Guys I think this is worth while it will effect all of us who drive
I don't normally bother with petitions, but in this case, I feel it is
very worth while. If you feel the same way, please take a moment to sign
this petition online - it only takes a minute and it is a genuine
government petition.
thanks !
Smith85
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The government's proposal to introduce road pricing will mean you having
to purchase a tracking device for your car and paying a monthly bill to
use it. The tracking device will cost about £200 and in a recent study
by the BBC, the lowest monthly bill was £28 for a rural florist and £194
for a delivery driver. A non working Mum who used the car to take the
kids to school paid £86 in one month. On top of this massive increase in
tax, you will be tracked. Somebody will know where you are at all times.
They will also know how fast you have been going, so even if you
accidentally creep over a speed limit, in time you can probably expect a
Notice of Intended Prosecution with your monthly bill.
If you care about our freedom and stopping the constant bashing of the
car driver, please sign the petition on No 10's new website (link below)
and pass this on to as many people as possible.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/traveltax
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Further reading
BBC overview of road charging with official document links
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6160877.stm
General reading
http://www.abd.org.uk/road_user_charging.htm
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