The myth busting thread

Fretwired

Motorists vs cyclists

Cyclists often report that aggressive motorists justify their behaviour on the basis that they alone pay "road tax". But, there is no such thing. A young driver who boasted on Twitter about hitting a cyclist appears in court on Friday. Her tweet enraged cyclists - not just because of its tone, but because she claimed right of way because #bloodycyclists "don't pay road tax".

But road tax was abolished in 1937 and replaced by Vehicle Excise Duty. This is a tax on cars, not roads, and it goes straight into the general Treasury fund. Many government agencies have now started calling VED "car tax" but it might be classified as a pollution tax, since it's now based on the size of engine and emissions.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23694438

Got any more myths that need busting?

Phil_aka_Pip

Governments of any kind have the slightest idea of what to do with our taxes

bertie

Im a very happy go lucky person

maltingsaudio

Finger of fudge is just enough.....

maltingsaudio

Just remebered this

http://keep0smiling.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/feminine-hygiene-companys-hilarious.html

chillidoggy

M.O.T. test. The Ministry of Transport hasn't existed for many years now, and yet the test is still referred to as such.

blindlemonade

Classic vehicles don't need MoT tests...

Technically correct, but the cheapest way to show your insurance company that your vehicle is roadworthy?

An MoT test!

ddlooping

"Tone is in the fingers"
No, simply no.

mike_l

Mike_l is actually a good guitarist.....