Most states do NOT base auto fees on such things. As in the Hummer's case,size doesn't matter. 8-) Some states do base license tag fees on weight,but also have a minimum fee. Then there are motorcycles,which take up about the same space as a bicycle.
Only in your thinking.
Well,you have always said here that you will "take the lane" as you deem necessary,and that it's perfectly legal. If you can "take the lane" at will,then you already have full use. (it's wiser to stay as far right as you can,though)
How to pee Off an Arrogant Pedalcyclist 4351On any measure it's disproportional and punitive. That's the only reason for this tax arguement anyway. Because of the costs motoring has, you now expect bicycling to provide funds, when...
Besides,MCs can *keep up with traffic* at traffic speeds,at any road or other conditions.(here comes the boasts of keeping up with 25mph traffic",except in a headwind,or if it's really hot out,or......) Also,you would have to go by the AVERAGE bicyclist,who definitely does not keep up with traffic.You folks in the bike shorts do not qualify as "average",IMO.
Motorcycles take up about the same space as a bicycle.
You said you already do that,as you deem necessary.
So,really it's just a matter of "how much" for the bicycle usage fee.
-- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net
