Do you think higher-MPG vehicles should cost more to register?

Asked by KTVZ

457 Votes

Do you think higher-MPG vehicles should cost more to register?

33%

Yes I do Yes I do

67%

No, not right No, not right

33%

Yes I do

If you're not driving a high-efficiency vehicle, chances are you're not in a position to pay more for registration fees either. After all, you probably made that decision to sav... Show More

If you're not driving a high-efficiency vehicle, chances are you're not in a position to pay more for registration fees either. After all, you probably made that decision to save money. Show Less

4 Comments

Brad Livsey

Absolutely! Especially considering in the very near future we all will be paying a road/mile tax just like the truckers do based on the miles driven in a year. Check it out!

Rick Carter

But Bicyles should too, due to the construction and maintenance of bike lanes and sidewalks

Scott Taylor

I think hybrid/electric cars are good for carbon reduction, but as much of our highway funding is gas taxes, we need to ensure all vehicles pay for roads. The trick will be equalizing it.

sharder8

While using less gasoline is good, it also means less gas taxes collected for road maintenance and repairs. Everyone should pay their share for the roads everyone uses.

67%

No, not right

Why wouldn't high-MPG cars and trucks be incentivized?! You're already paying more for the car itself.

Why wouldn't high-MPG cars and trucks be incentivized?! You're already paying more for the car itself. Show Less

9 Comments

Cyndi Kautz

This is the worst thing I have ever heard. We drive cars that are better for the environment and we get taxed because of it......Ridiculous!!

Wayne Mccollum

Then how do we pay for the roadways if not a das tax?

Richard Kotyluk

Tax...Tax...Tax....enough is enough

Teresa Rodriguez

The government and manufacturers create this fallacy that electric cars produce less waste, yet disposal and manufacturing of these batteries causes a larger environmental footprint then oil ever has.

GT Thomas

Democrats continue to stick it to Oregonians every way they can.

Ray Kjolso

No its not right but you are going to get it, Pluss with all electric cars you will soon be paying a mileage tax because of loss of revenue from gas tax.

Mary Gemba

The concept is backwards

Richard Dillard

They should not be penalized for trying to help the environment if anything the gas guzzlers should have to pay more.

Robert Northrup

My pickup gets about 16.5 mpg. I'm fine with that because it does what I need it to do. My wife's car gets 33 mpg. I think it is stupid to punish people for purchasing efficient means of travel.

Maria Anne

There should be perks and encouragement to purchase efficient, non polluting vehicles. Higher fees for big rigs, studs ...vehicles that are harder on the roads.