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Originally Posted by Hom3r
The point I'm trying to make is everytime extra cash is need they go "I know lets screw the motorist again".
I know taxes need to be raised, but they have said they cannot put food up as it will affect the poorest. but obviously the poorest don't own cars.
Well the way things are going there will come a point when motorists will snap, and no doubt fuel protest will raise there head and I will join them.
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You probably didn't want to bash the government on motorists the same day that this comes out:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/7720...y-pledges.html
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Within 24 hours of taking on the portfolio he confirmed the new administration would bring in a "fuel price stabiliser" which would see the taxes reduced if the price of oil rises sharply.
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However Mr Hammond, who drives a Jaguar, sought to underline the new Government's motorist-friendly credentials confirming a manifesto pledge that there would be no Whitehall cash for new fixed speed cameras.
He said road safety partnerships would have to pay for new devices out of their own funds, even though the Treasury would still pocket the fines.
The new Government will also press ahead with plans to curb the activities of rogue private clamping firms, Mr Hammond added.
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I not sure I agree with all of that though. Speed cameras do seem to work, accidents overall down, accidents near troublespots where cameras are installed way down.
Also road tolls work well in Europe. Awesome roads there.