HEAVY TRAFFIC

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 17 July 1925, Page 3

HEAVY TRAFFIC

HEAVY TRAFFIC BY-LAWS

DEPUTATION TO PREMIER

(United Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, July 16. In regard to the heavy traffic bylaws, there is no chance of the principle being altered. The amount, of capital expended on roads is such that it makes it imperative for the Government to take a definite stand. .Such was the statement made by Mr Coates, replying to a deputation from mail contractors which waited on him to-day with reference to motor taxation.

'l’hc deputation submitted that if tho tire tax were based mi weight and not on price it would provide an even income.

Air Coates said he did not agree with that view. It was not a sound tax. A petrol tax was the soundest and the only one that correctly records speed, weight and distance. He would net say the present system was perfect, lie wanted to get all the infoimation avail able, lie thought they would have .o modify the taxes in future. At present they were feeling their way. In the end he had no doubt but they would be able to get a good system.