If a car /motorcycle driver has to pass a test,tax and insure their vehicle. should it not also apply to someone who uses a bicycle on the same roads?
2006-12-19 00:54:35 · 18 answers · asked by gigabit 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
No I dont think so, enforcement would cost more than the money raised, and wear and tear on the roads from cycles is negligible. Blimey where would it stop, pedestrians?
I really think the police should do something about the number of cycles without lights though.
2006-12-19 01:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by John S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Road Tax was abolished in the 1930s.
Look up www.ipayroadtax.com and have a little look And, if you're taking about the car tax (tax disks on cars), it's based on your emissions. Bicycles have no emissions. Therefore, it does not need to be taxed.
2015-04-13 07:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Sad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its only a matter of time. This government must have a whole department full of people dreaming up ideas of how to tax us more and next on the list will be air. Oh yes it will, after all they have plans to tax the view from our homes.
2006-12-22 04:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by Terence K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do agree with you but probably not for the sqme reasons. Byke trails and paths should be paid for by the users.
Many that ride bikes do not conduct themselves responsibly and should have to take a byke safety course. Bike riders also should be subject to the helmet law. Bikes should be licensed and registered. They should have insurance as well. Most do and might not know it. Most home owner policies do cover pedal bikes.
I do think most of thi9s will come to pass in time.
2006-12-19 01:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO ! We pay road tax for mechanically propelled vehicles only !
Bicycles do not come under this category .
2006-12-19 00:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Riders should be Tested, Taxed, Insured and carry number plates.
they should also be subject to the 'Rules of the Road' and not do stupid things like riding on footpaths.
RoyS
2006-12-19 18:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think of you like a lesson in what a jet engine is......you heavily isn't construction one from a turbocharger it particularly is for specific. lower back to the drafting board. to respond to your question, you could want a secure practices certificates (which you will in no way get - jet automobiles are not highway criminal) tax and coverage, no longer that any coverage service could insure a newborn on a jet powered something.
2016-10-18 11:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a bit hard to enforce, asking a 7 year old if their action man bike is taxed.
2006-12-19 02:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by Rich S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tax No.
Insurance YES!
I see many near misses with cyclist not paying attention then blaming it on anyone or anything.
I used to ride my bike to work every day (about 24miles) and never had a problem.
2006-12-19 01:17:24 · answer #9 · answered by GeneHunt 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is the problem, they don't use the bloody roads, they are always on the pavement, but yes they should pay tax.
2006-12-19 01:59:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋