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		ricardobayes on Aug 30, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Weight-based motor vehicle tax What every country should do, but none of them do, is tax based on the emissions. More polluting = more tax.

navane on Aug 30, 2023 [–]

My pet peeve is limit speed by vehicle weight, equal impact for all drivers. Want to drive fast? You're welcome to crash into me with your 500kgs. Want to drive a 3000kg vehicle? Limit to 70kmh, even on the highway.

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