On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:58:16 -0500, "Elmo P. Shagnasty"
<elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:

>In article <gk46bq$cug$1@news.motzarella.org>,
> "Chuck Olson" <chuckolson01@REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote:
>
>> How about taxing based on a combination of gasoline per gallon, with a
>> multiplier related to the gross vehicle weight, to account for the real
>> cause of road deterioration - - tonnage.
>
>Hmmmmm.....
>
>Put scales at the gas pump, and dynamically calculate the tax when the
>handle is lifted...hmmm...

And the driver is weighed along with the car, of course.