Wakefield Advocate in Wakefield, Michigan

Weight Based Auto Tax Bill Aims To Replace Gasoline Tax

In the legislature Senator Walter J. Hayes unveils a weight based auto tax proposal to replace the gasoline levy. The plan would tax by vehicle weight, aiming to raise over 12 million dollars with one third returned to counties and the rest kept for highway and bridge construction and bond interest. It argues easier collection and fairer treatment for light cars like Fords, while heavier vehicles pay more. The measure echoes Detroit Automobile Club ideas and faces competition from existing gas tax schemes.