Nov 14, 2009

Euro Goracle Watch

Netherlands to levy 'green' road tax by the kilometre

The Dutch government said Friday it wants to introduce a "green" road tax by the kilometre from 2012 aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent and halving congestion.

"Each vehicle will be equipped with a GPS device that tracks how many kilometres are driven and when and where. This data will be then be sent to a collection agency that will send out the bill," the transport ministry said in a statement.


A GPS device to track citizen movements? On behalf of the environment?

The Ministry of Truth approves. Newthinkers bellyfeel much gooder!

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