Daily Kos :: Comments Should small trucks still be allowed in cars-only lanes?

A thought ... (6+ / 0-)

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only in the "cars only" if the vehicle is (a) subject to CAFE standards for automobiles or (b) a motorcycle/such not in the system.

Not a fight that I'm willing to fight.

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by A Siegel on Mon Nov 05, 2007 at 11:24:08 AM PDT
- Yes (7+ / 0-)
  
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  Yes, subject to car's CAFE is probably the right standard. And letting motorcycles in is probably a good idea.
  
  Lobbyists are just the piano players in the whorehouse; you could abolish them and the girls upstairs would still be doing business.--al Fubar -6.50 -5.69
  
  by Dvd Avins on Mon Nov 05, 2007 at 11:27:30 AM PDT
  
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  SUVs are the result of a loophole whereby they are considered "trucks" for fuel efficiency regulatory purposes.
  
  Thus they should also be considered "trucks" for state regulatory purposes, including vehicle taxes, lane restrictions, and all the rest of it.
  
  The way to deal with the "cars only lane" situation is: vehicles below such-and-such height and weight. If someone wants to build a micro truck with weight & dimensions of a car, and use that lane, fine, let 'em.
  
  by G2geek on Mon Nov 05, 2007 at 01:04:16 PM PDT
  
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