QUOTE
Who gets your vote? The political parties have revealed their Election manifestos for motorists. Key points are below.
LABOUR
* Safety cameras will continue to be used, but those which don't reduce accidents will be scrapped.
* More investment in road network. There are plans to replace road tax with a toll system.
* Fuel duty has fallen by 12 per cent since 2000. If re-elected, it will not alter rate until next Budget in September.
* Committed to the introduction of the Road Safety Bill and will support it through next Parliament.
CONSERVATIVE
* Will stick with current road tax and fuel duty system, rather than using tolls.
* Abolish Camera Partnerships and use speed traps sensibly. Increase police by 5,000 a year, some on traffic duty.
* Clampdown on uninsured drivers. Review of current speed limits and the use of variable points for offences.
* Councils won't be able to introduce congestion charging without local resident support.
LIBERAL
* Supports the continued use of safety cameras to enforce limits and reduce accidents.
* Local authorities free to introduce congestion charging, using proceeds to invest in public transport and tolls.
* Owners of greener cars will pay less tax. Road building schemes will be scrapped unless benefits are clear.
* A freeze on current fuel duty until next Budget in September. Tax discs will be replaced with road charging.
Article from: Auto Express
LABOUR
* Safety cameras will continue to be used, but those which don't reduce accidents will be scrapped.
* More investment in road network. There are plans to replace road tax with a toll system.
* Fuel duty has fallen by 12 per cent since 2000. If re-elected, it will not alter rate until next Budget in September.
* Committed to the introduction of the Road Safety Bill and will support it through next Parliament.
CONSERVATIVE
* Will stick with current road tax and fuel duty system, rather than using tolls.
* Abolish Camera Partnerships and use speed traps sensibly. Increase police by 5,000 a year, some on traffic duty.
* Clampdown on uninsured drivers. Review of current speed limits and the use of variable points for offences.
* Councils won't be able to introduce congestion charging without local resident support.
LIBERAL
* Supports the continued use of safety cameras to enforce limits and reduce accidents.
* Local authorities free to introduce congestion charging, using proceeds to invest in public transport and tolls.
* Owners of greener cars will pay less tax. Road building schemes will be scrapped unless benefits are clear.
* A freeze on current fuel duty until next Budget in September. Tax discs will be replaced with road charging.
Article from: Auto Express
