03-25-2019, 12:11 PM
how are they allowed to collect fuel taxes and not remit any of it to the road associations?
Government has the freedom to interpret rules as they see fit, and can apply all manner of exemptions and limitations.
Electric vehicle owners don't "pay their fair share" of fuel taxes -- but they get tax credits and free airport parking (and in some cases, free charging stations).
Users of private roads don't "receive their fair share" of fuel taxes -- but the police can still write traffic citations (and set up roadblocks).
I think it's time all the taxes were replaced with a simple fee "for the privilege of living in Hawaii". At least then people might understand how much it really costs, so they can plan accordingly.
Government has the freedom to interpret rules as they see fit, and can apply all manner of exemptions and limitations.
Electric vehicle owners don't "pay their fair share" of fuel taxes -- but they get tax credits and free airport parking (and in some cases, free charging stations).
Users of private roads don't "receive their fair share" of fuel taxes -- but the police can still write traffic citations (and set up roadblocks).
I think it's time all the taxes were replaced with a simple fee "for the privilege of living in Hawaii". At least then people might understand how much it really costs, so they can plan accordingly.