Massachusetts gas tax hike and possible car tracking tax.

mtwdc86 · February 11th, 2009, 9:44 PM

http://bostonherald.com/news/politic...ome&position=1

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The state would work to implement a pay-per-mile system by 2014 to eliminate tolls inside of Route 128. Officials would track auto use through a chip inside the state’s vehicle inspection sticker. Drivers could get a gas tax refund to avoid double billing.

Came across this, thought is was interesting. I don't see how this would work because if you leave that state would they still be charging you for miles driven? I'm not exactly comfortable with having ANYONE tracking what I'm doing involuntarily.

Topgearfanatic · February 11th, 2009, 9:59 PM

They've been doing similar things though, there are sensors buried in the ground under the road and when a car goes over it the sensor is triggered, this is how the total number of cars on the road are figured. This is taking that idea to a whole new level and it will probably result in a horrible mess because you'll be tracked and taxed when outside the state and big brother will know where you've gone, how long did it take to get there(I.E. knowing whether you were speeding or not).

P5138 · February 11th, 2009, 10:22 PM

So... it's basically a state-mandated EZ-Pass system... I don't see much change in from what they do now if they just put sensors at the entrances and exits to the highway. As long as they don't start aggressively tolling side roads...

LeVeL · February 12th, 2009, 3:40 AM

They've been talking about this for ages and so far all of their ideas have been shit. Patrick is a moron, imho

Topgearfanatic · February 12th, 2009, 4:12 AM

Really, I thought that was fact? hmph! I wanted the guy that said he would get rid of MCAS and yes only for that reason!

Blind_Io · February 12th, 2009, 6:12 AM

Step 1 - go to Goodwill or WalMart and get a cheap microwave
Step 2 - take it apart to get the Magnetron and zap the chip with it for a couple seconds.
Step 3 - Profit.

Crazyjeeper · February 12th, 2009, 6:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Step 1 - go to Goodwill or WalMart and get a cheap microwave
Step 2 - take it apart to get the Magnetron and zap the chip with it for a couple seconds.
Step 3 - Profit.

Or, if it works like an EZ pass, just put a coating on the glass that will reflect the signal back. But I have to say, your idea has more style images/smilies/lol.gif

Posmo · February 12th, 2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Step 1 - go to Goodwill or WalMart and get a cheap microwave
Step 2 - take it apart to get the Magnetron and zap the chip with it for a couple seconds.
Step 3 - Profit.

Im no scientist, but wouldn't putting the sticker in a led box restrict the signal?

Blind_Io · February 12th, 2009, 6:53 PM

Yeah, but it has to be displayed on the car.

wooflepoof · February 18th, 2009, 9:37 PM

"Oh, no officer i just wanted to keep it safe " images/smilies/tongue.gif

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Topgearfanatic is a Queen Joined: Jul 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 4:37 PM Location: MA Age: 16 Posts: 2,644 Car: 2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Rep Power: 123	They've been doing similar things though, there are sensors buried in the ground under the road and when a car goes over it the sensor is triggered, this is how the total number of cars on the road are figured. This is taking that idea to a whole new level and it will probably result in a horrible mess because you'll be tracked and taxed when outside the state and big brother will know where you've gone, how long did it take to get there(I.E. knowing whether you were speeding or not). __________________

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February 12th, 2009, 4:12 AM	#5
Topgearfanatic is a Queen Joined: Jul 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 4:37 PM Location: MA Age: 16 Posts: 2,644 Car: 2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Rep Power: 123	Really, I thought that was fact? hmph! I wanted the guy that said he would get rid of MCAS and yes only for that reason! __________________

February 12th, 2009, 6:12 AM	#6
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February 12th, 2009, 6:53 PM	#9
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P5138 Joined: Nov 15th, 2006 Last Online: 1:48 AM Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 303 Car: 2001 Impreza RS Rep Power: 24	So... it's basically a state-mandated EZ-Pass system... I don't see much change in from what they do now if they just put sensors at the entrances and exits to the highway. As long as they don't start aggressively tolling side roads...

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