[928uk] Pistonheads Skid Pad Training at Thruxton Dec 11th - ULEZ and road charging

[Ken Gillett]

Well yes, conspiratorial though it may sound, I’m sure control is a big part of it. But that’s gonna happen anyway. Whatever amount they need to raise from drivers, it is of utmost importance that the method they use is fair. What, you want the current system to remain? It is currently an utterly stupid scheme, pointlessly complicated and totally unrelated to anyone’s usage of the roads. Anything would be better than that. Almost 😉

Whatever they decide, guaranteed that DVLA will do their utmost to **** it up for all of us. Whatever you do, don’t drill any holes in, or perform any welding on the actual shell as DVLA believe that will require re-registration as a different vehicle, after submitting to IVA testing and getting a Q plate of course. Yes, that includes welded repairs. Unsurprisingly, they haven’t really thought that through, but their word is gospel, so tough. ☹️


Ken  G i l l e t t

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> On 15 Jan 2023, at 12:49, kenworthy via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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> The good old rose tinted glasses!!
> Yes on principle Ken you are right it would be fair if that was all you had to contend with.
> 
> Open your eyes this is all about control.
> They want control what you drive, when you can drive it and where you can drive it.
> 
> When everyone drives EVs the little box of tricks won't let you:-
> Speed, enter areas, and monitors your every move. Also with automity (can't spell!!) if you are allowed on it would be like a train with cars a set distance apart on auto.
> Why don't you think they are turning a deaf ear to the safety of 'all lane running' motorways it won't matter you'l all be in convoy
> 
> At the speed of change that isn't too far in the future. Gone would be the sedate drive to France in the 928, no fuel only chargers (not).
> 
> Sorry to bore you with my take on things but please look at the big picture worldwide. The un-voted for drive to net zero which will bankrupt everyone not involved selling things for this one sided argument.
> 
> Peace brothers!
> Duncan.
> 79 928
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> On 2023-01-15 11:43, Paul R Smith via 928uk wrote: