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Letum 05-16-09 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus (Post 1102464)
It starts that way but how long till it creeps into private vehicles and mandatory?


I don't think we can justify not using it where it is welcome and useful
because of the thin end of the wedge argument.

jumpy 05-16-09 04:26 PM

Well one thing is for sure; should gps vehicle tracking/speed sensors become mandatory in all vehicles, the government will only use it as a new method to tax drivers based upon their mileage and speed... on top of the 50% tax we pay on fuel and the tax we pay to use the roads etc etc :haha:

Jimbuna 05-17-09 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpy (Post 1102493)
Well one thing is for sure; should gps vehicle tracking/speed sensors become mandatory in all vehicles, the government will only use it as a new method to tax drivers based upon their mileage and speed... on top of the 50% tax we pay on fuel and the tax we pay to use the roads etc etc :haha:

Poor sods have to find a new <Blackadder voice> develish and cunning plan to top up their incomes now that the expenses scam has been discovered.


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