MOTORISTS AND TAXES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17881, 8 September 1921, Page 5

MOTORISTS AND TAXES.

SUGGESTED PROPOSALS.

CAR-OWNERS' INTERESTS.

Some matter, relative to the suggested possible taxation of motorists were discussed at a meeting of the general committee of the Auckland Automobile Association last evening.

A letter wag received from the Auckland branch of the Motor Garage Proprietors' Association of New Zealand, stating that that association desired to discuss several subjects with local members of Parliament prior to the opening of the approaching session. It was suggested that as the interests of the two associations were identical they should co-operate in waiting on the members of Parliament. Mr. H. C. Jones said it was rumoured that the duty on motor-cars was likely to be greatly increased when the tariff was revised. It was thought that the two associations should combine in interviewing members of Parliament. The president, Mr. W. Coltman, said the question of taxation was one that affected members of the Automobile Association even more than the garage proprietors. Dr. H. D. Mackenzie said the Automobile Association in Auckland comprised about 1000 members, and there would be a general election next year. (Laughter.) He considered that if taxation on motorists were found to be necessary a tyre tax would be more equitable than a fiat rate imposed on cars. Under the latter system a man who used his car only once a week would have to pay the same as a man who used his car every day. It was agreed to apnoint a deputation j to interview the members of Parliament as suggested.