Do you dispute this, or are you just being argumentative for fun? Do you really believe that the three-abreast lycra-clad cyclists who annoy the hell out of Mr Toad are cycling because it's their primary mode if transport?
So, pray tell....what are the emissions of an EV ? By your 'logic' they should not pay VED. as they are non-polluting.
Not at all. I just object to loose English such as 'vast majority' without any evidence to support that statement.
I see. Just picking a fight, as I thought.
It’s not semantics. You are using that as an excuse.
In 2014 84% of adult cyclists also owned a car. Bit out of date but I’d say 84% is a vast majority.
I had not mentioned SORN, but yes if you have SORN for your vehicle and it is on private land, ie not the road or public highway that's perfectly legal and safe to do so.
Not strictly true, the first two you are given an exemptions from the payment, so its a VED that's zero rate. You still to apply for the VED yearly, but submit your fee exemption proof. The vehicle still has a VED requirement but at zero fee.
Not at all..simply pointing out your sweeping generalisation without any backing data to support it. Data, which Paul has kindly supplied.
Some vehicles being exempt doesn't mean mine isn't taxed.
Well they're not entirely non-polluting, as long as we still rely on some fossil fuelled power stations, but I said linked, I'm not suggestion a linear relationship. Maybe I should have said loosely coupled.
I’m absolutely certain there are plans somewhere for a “pay per mile” scheme. Which to my mind would be the fairest system. Whether it’s ever going to be implemented is another matter.
In an attempt to lighten the mood; given the last couple of pages of grumpy posts - I can say that I'm a car driver, a cyclist, and a former (motor) biker. I pay road tax/VED/whatever and I'm definitely an ***** who thinks he owns the road.
I believe this is the ultimate goal of many Governments but it will take some time as you suggest. It will have many advantages for society, not least that the less well off will be able to afford personal transport when they need it. For my own personal circumstances I can’t see a problem to an on demand service provided it’s efficient and affordable. It’s been mentioned many times that the driver, be it a mini cab or an HGV is an expensive weak link in the current system.
Well of course, and no doubt the physical exertion of cycling will increase your CO2 output as well, but you can fart in a car, and there may be some relationship between exercise, farting and CO2 output that works in favour of the cyclist. I await the study with bated breath and pinched nose.
You can't possibly, because I do.
Thanks for this information, Andy. I now want to know why the local expert, Mr Hopkinson, has failed to inform the public. Presumably, almost three months after the event he must know what really happened. I cannot find any trace of an official Fire Service investigation report.
