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Originally Posted by axiomatik
However, what really damages the highways are semi trucks. Their huge weight does a disproportionate amount of damage to the highway system relative to passenger cars. I think the diesel taxes should be raised first. Sure, we'd all pay for it in the end as shipping companies raised their rates to cover the increased cost, but it would give shipping companies a greater incentive to improve efficiency.
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If America would build quality roads instead of fast roads the road bed would be twice as deep and need a quarter of the maintenance. The impact of the weight would be much less when you have more than 4 inches of asphalt on 8 inches of cement.
As for the taxation issue. I think it should be %100 done in paying to register your vehicle. After that the government is just butting into your personal life. Why should they get an extra tax on top of the sales tax?