I Pay Road Tax

[gaz]

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/twitter-inspires-i-pay-road-tax-cycling-jersey-24023

Bike advocate and journalist Carlton Reid is gearing up to sell "I Pay Road Tax" jerseys and arm warmers.

In doing so, Carlton hopes to get the message out about a common misconception that motorists have about cyclists. Namely, that they don't pay 'road tax' (Vehicle Excise Duty in the UK) and therefore don't have a right to be on the roads.

I might be getting one of these

 

[Norm]

Nice!

 

[AlanW]

In a weird sort of way I really like that.

 

[Crackle]

Seems a bit daft to me and merely re-inforces the typical predjudice.

 

[RabbitFood]

i kinda like too, this made me chukkle

It's not passing off as the real thing. Anyone trying to cut this up and stick it into their window is clearly a nutter."

 

[thomas]

I like it...to expensive for me (especially as I've never been told to pay road tax). I'd also only really benefit from it when commuting...when i wear a rucksack

Good idea still

 

[addictfreak]

Do you have to buy a 6 month or 12 month jersey

 

[ufkacbln]

Do you have to buy a 6 month or 12 month jersey

... and do you have to replace it when it expires?

 

[ComedyPilot]

What about a SORN?

You'll have to buy a new jersey every year or the date'll be wrong?

 

[Kirstie]

Looks good, but will also serve to reinforce misinterpretations of vehicle excise duty being about a tax on road use when it isn't.

 

[bauldbairn]

Looks good, but will also serve to reinforce misinterpretations of vehicle excise duty being about a tax on road use when it isn't.

I agree!

Made me laugh though - nice jersey design too!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I might get one to go with my 'I don't ride on the pavement' gillet and my 'I don't RLJ cotton cap'

 

[very-near]

Is he going to do one saying "I don't pay road tax" in larger letters for those who don't have a car at all?