🚗 Universal Road Use Fee Proposal

 

The most fair and universal solution is a mileage-based road usage fee that applies equally to all vehicles—gas, electric, or hybrid—without invasive tracking. 

1. Flat Per-Mile Tax for All Vehicles

   • Charge $0.03 per mile for all vehicles.
   • Eliminates unfair advantages for EVs while replacing gas taxes.
   • If you drive 12,000 miles/year, you pay $360 annually, regardless of vehicle type.

2. Collected via Annual Registration

   • Instead of tracking every trip, mileage is reported at annual registration renewal (like emissions tests).
   • Drivers submit odometer readings or use dealership/service center verification.

3. No Additional Gas Tax

   • Repeal state/federal gas taxes so every driver pays the same per mile.
   • This removes hidden taxes at the pump and ensures fairness.

4. Privacy-Protected & Easy to Administer

   • No GPS tracking or government surveillance.
   • States already track odometers for inspections—this just adds a tax calculation.

5. Ensures Road Maintenance Stability

   • EV growth won’t destroy road tax revenue.
   • Funds remain proportional to actual road usage.

This system is fair, simple, and ensures all drivers contribute equally—whether they drive gas, electric, or hybrid. 

🚗🚚 Universal Road Use Fee Proposal

A mileage-based tax that replaces gas taxes and ensures every driver contributes fairly.

1️⃣ Per-Mile Fee for All Vehicles (No More Gas Tax)

🔹 Passenger Vehicles (Cars, SUVs, Light Trucks) → $0.03 per mile
🔹 Light Trucks (6,000–10,000 lbs) → $0.05 per mile
🔹 Heavy Trucks (10,000+ lbs) → $0.10–$0.15 per mile (Heavier vehicles cause more road wear, so they pay more.)

🚫 Eliminates federal & state gas/diesel taxes.
✅ Ensures EVs, hybrids, and gas cars pay equally.

2️⃣ Simple & Privacy-Protected Collection System

📌 Collected through annual vehicle registration (No GPS tracking required).
📌 Mileage reporting options:

• Self-report with odometer photo.
• Certified mechanic/dealer verification.
• Fleet vehicles & commercial trucks use existing reporting systems.

3️⃣ Stable & Sustainable Road Funding

✔ Road maintenance revenue remains stable—no reliance on fuel consumption.
✔ Encourages innovation—No penalties for fuel-efficient or alternative-fuel vehicles.
✔ Prevents unfair tax burdens—Everyone pays based on road use, not fuel type.