Main Highways

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 82, 11 August 1923, Page 5

Main Highways

THE TAX ON MOTORS. ' Per Pren* Association. Wellington, August 10. • - s A meeting of delegates of motor associations of the North and South Islands was held to-day to consider the question of the method of taxation of motor vehicles in connection with the main highway scheme. The following motion was adopted: "That on Mr Wynyard’s assur- . ance and that of the New Zealand ■ Motor Association, that they will oppose any attempt to increase the following rates under the Motor Vehicles Bill (namely, £2 for motorcars arid 10s for motor-cycles, this | to include the annual registration and the annual license fee), and will support any further revenue required for the purpose of the Main Highways Board being obtained from an increase of the tyre tax, the South Island representatives accept the proposal that the rates be In addition to the initial registration fee for a car or cycle.” , The conference also passed a resolution in favour of the pßce having charge of the licensing and the collection of fees, and that, subject to the above resolution, the Government be asked to expedite the passing of the Motor Vehicles Bill this session.