Government considering new RAF tax because of EVs: Creecy

[wingnut771]

I saw the funniest thing this past Monday. A lady and primary School son were crossing the road, she just looked straight ahead and started crossing the road, her son stopped at the pavement because he saw a car approaching, the car moved into the other lane so as not to knock down the lady, who proceeded to wait in the middle of the road for her son to catch up to her. She then held his hand and proceeded to cross the road. I felt the child should be holding his mother's hand as he clearly knew how to cross the road safely. Most road accidents with pedestrians are preventable if either the driver or the pedestrian is aware of the other, pedestrians need to take some responsibility for their own safety.

A Constitution like Singapore can fix that.

 

[wingnut771]

Well then I've given barbie a new idea haven't I.

She needs all the help she can get.

 

[supersunbird]

New tax proposed for vehicle licence renewals in South Africa

Transport minister Barbara Creecy said her department was considering an additional fee which would be charged when motorists renew their vehicle licence discs.

The new fee would be implemented to support the Road Accident Fund (RAF) as electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows in South Africa.

Should only apply to EVs

 

[wingnut771]

Should only apply to EVs

Isn't that what they saying?

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

No issue with this actually, they don't get to use the roads for free.

But this should have f-all to do with RAF, it should be ring fenced for road maintenance...

 

[wingnut771]

No issue with this actually, they don't get to use the roads for free.

But this should have f-all to do with RAF, it should be ring fenced for road maintenance...

Exactly.

 

[bobcpt]

Transitional levy implies that it will be temporary. The only way that taxes are ever temporary is when it is decided that they are too little, and more of it is needed.

It reminds me of this:
“Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program” – Milton Friedman

 

[wingnut771]

It reminds me of this:
“Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program” – Milton Friedman

and this:

 

[Herr der Verboten]

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Selfie?

 

[Next Thing]

Abolish RAF
Make 3rd party insurance compulsory again to operate a vehicle like it used to be before the anc made a feeding trough
If you don't have it then all 3rd party claims fall to the owner

 

[zll]

RAF is a slush fund for dodgy lawyers. Just get rid of it.

 

[wingnut771]

Which political party wants to abolish RAF?

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Which political party wants to abolish RAF?

None. Pigs must eat.

 

[itareanlnotani]

Isn't this double dipping? They already charge excessive taxes on EV's that aren't on Petrol cars.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Isn't this double dipping? They already charge excessive taxes on EV's that aren't on Petrol cars.

Like paying tax twice? On income and then again and again afterwards?

 

[wingnut771]

Isn't this double dipping? They already charge excessive taxes on EV's that aren't on Petrol cars.

Pity that money doesn't go to road maintenance.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

and this:
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Or invent one and or justifications.

 

[DreamKing]

one day we still allow this evil government exists, this ultimate BS will never end ................

 

[Bigjay84]

The idiot is blaming electric cars with a straight face, zero shame

 

[supersunbird]

Abolish RAF
Make 3rd party insurance compulsory again to operate a vehicle like it used to be before the anc made a feeding trough
If you don't have it then all 3rd party claims fall to the owner

Say you, while a pedestrian, get hit by a township guy with a real POS vehicle, who bought no 3rd party insurance... who exactly is paying for your medical treatment/permanent disability?