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C C:
Quote from themoneypages.com  :shock:


http://www.themoneypages.com/ccstory/19250/84/Gas_guzzlers_face_threat_of_permits.htm

"There is much controversy surrounding 4x4s, especially considering the increased levels of environmental awareness shown by the average Brit, but whatever your stance on the argument, research has shown that over half of all adults would back the introduction of permits on 4x4s


Women take a tougher line than men on the issue and only 30 per cent of Brits disagree with the introduction of this type of vehicle tax, although another 19 per cent choose to sit on the fence and remain more or less non-plussed about it all.

Sales of 4x4 vehicles fell by 6.2 per cent in 2006 to total 175,805 – although a further proportion are sold second hand as the price for a used 4x4 continues to plummet.

Councils are also taking a stand, one example being Richmond Council in South-West London which has trebled the cost of parking permits to £300.

Those living in the Midlands, East Anglia and London are the least likely to back the introduction of permits, possibly telling of the areas in which the most of the vehicles are sold, whilst those in the South West are all for the environmentally aligned move.

Jason Wyer-Smith of Virgin Money Car Insurance comments: “The caricature of the Chelsea Tractor is a bit overdone as many people genuinely need 4x4s for work or because they live in rural areas. It’s also worth remembering that some 4x4s are no more environmentally harmful than a large family car.

“It is clear that more and more consumers are taking a keener interest in the environment and starting to consider cars in terms of their carbon emissions. Permits to own 4x4s sound draconian but with Local Authorities increasingly using punitively priced parking permits to try to curb their use, perhaps the introduction of the 4x4 ownership permit isn’t so far off.”"

Bunnie:
are they then going to introduce mesures as to what qualifies as a 4x4?

many larger saloon/luxury type cars use the 4 wheel drive solution

Manicminer:
Slightly off topic, but on the same site.
http://www.themoneypages.com/ccstory/19100/102/Van_drivers_face_extortionate_tax_hikes.htm

Drift:
I use 2wd on tarmac does that make me exempt :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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zebidee:
Okay - so you introduce a "permit" system with some way for people who really need a 4x4 to get a permit for free. Perhaps accredited organisations like the NFU could certify this need.

So what counts as needing a 4x4 - we use ours for towing a horse trailer and regularly driving across fields at horse shows. We're members of the Welsh Pony Society so perhaps they'd certify the issue of a free permit?

All you'd end up with though is people joining the BHS (British Horse Society) or BSJ (British Showjumping) or some such organisation without owning the horse to get the certificate.

Sounds like a pretty dumb idea to me.

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