This is just another way to force people out of their cars and onto dirty, unsafe and unreliable government transportation. Cordon miles – Driving in certain areas and/or on certain roads would be taxed while driving elsewhere would not, or be taxed less (this could also be done not just by the mile but also an added tax/fee upon entering a particular area).”.Time miles – Similar to congestion miles, but not tied to specific traffic patterns, just the time (and not necessarily the amount of time) of the beginning and/or end of the trip – middle of the night low or no tax, mornings a tax, etc.Congestion miles – a lower tax on any driving during “off-peak” hours, but miles driven during typically heavy traffic times for that specific roadway would be taxed (think the toll lanes in Orange County).Highway/major artery miles – no (or a lower) fee for driving around town but the tax would start when one entered a freeway and/or major artery (think Wilshire Boulevard).Straight miles – turn the car on, drive 10 miles – no matter where or when – and pay 10 miles in taxes. “There are five basic ways the fee could be calculated: Now they really want to take away cars from the poor and middle class by adding a tax on each mile driven. California has the highest cost per gallon of any State. Currently when you buy gas you pay a Federal tax, a State tax and a local sales tax-three taxes added to the cost of gas. There is a movement to DOUBLE tax you for driving.
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