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Vehicle Ownership Taxation
SummaryFirst principles assesmentEvidence on performancePolicy contributionComplementary instrumentsReferences

Taxonomy and description

Terminology
Vehicle ownership taxation (an indirect tax) has two key purposes. Firstly, as a general revenue generator - income is rarely hypothecated. Secondly, to regulate the number of vehicles owned and potentially the age of the vehicle stock to meet environmental objectives.

Technology
Assuming means of collecting indirect taxes are in place, there are no specific technological requirements.

 

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Text edited at the Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT