Glossary / General

road tax

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Road tax is the yearly charge you pay to legally drive a car on public roads. It’s like a license fee that varies based on how old or powerful your vehicle is.

Technical Definition

Road tax, also known as vehicle excise duty in the UK, is a yearly fee that car owners pay to use their vehicles on public roads. The amount depends on factors like vehicle emissions, age, and engine size.

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"No annual road tax, no toll charges. There were free municipal parking spaces waiting for your EV."
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