Congestion Charge. My view.

Londons Mayor Ken Livingstone has this week talked about new changes to the way that the now famous C charge will bring in extra revenue to fund local transport. Firstly, the area will widen to take in the West London, Kensington district. Secondly, we are to have a vehicle emmision tax for all the gas guzzlers with high pollution levels. i.e. the 4x4 jeeps. This could be as high as £25 per day to enter the charge area.
My view is this. I bring into the area a converted vehicle that runs on LPG gas and is totally exempt from the charge, but not being a selfish guy, I think it is unfair that anyone living in the areas should pay any charge at all, there is a reduction ,but with so many other parking restrictions to face, including permits to park outside your own home, enough is enough.
I also see the school run of mothers in their 4x4's blocking up the streets of Hampstead each afternoon and mornings. I believe they have the right to drive these, most of them feel they are safer for the kids if there is an accident. But facts are that anyone they hit with the high fronts would be a lot worse off. The Mayor would be better off taking a professional approach and educating people about the problems that these vehicles create.
If I was Mayor I would bring in a vehicle width tax instead, so in ten years all cars would fit neatly in the parking bays and create more space on the roads for overtaking.