The statement that I bolded disturbs me as it would permit the government to do even more social engineering. We don't like SUVs so your tax rate will be tripled.
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/growth/traffic/story/1245637.html
Two hundred Triangle drivers will be recruited this fall to road-test a satellite-technology system that might be used one day to collect highway taxes on every mile we drive -- replacing the gas tax on every gallon we buy...
... If the technology works, it could give federal, state and even local governments the option to set different tax rates for different vehicles...
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/growth/traffic/story/1245637.html
Two hundred Triangle drivers will be recruited this fall to road-test a satellite-technology system that might be used one day to collect highway taxes on every mile we drive -- replacing the gas tax on every gallon we buy...
... If the technology works, it could give federal, state and even local governments the option to set different tax rates for different vehicles...