Roads

Road facts & myths

There are a number of myths floating around about motoring which need a little debunking.

Top 7 myths

  1. Myth: "Motoring has become much more expensive" (Read the facts)
  2. Myth: "We pay more for petrol than other European countries" (Read the facts)
  3. Myth: "There are no alternatives to driving" (Read the facts)
  4. Myth: "More road capacity is essential for the economy" (Read the facts)
  5. Myth: "We can build our way out of congestion" (Read the facts)
  6. Myth: "Hauliers already pay too much tax" (Read the facts)
  7. Myth: "Hauliers need a big cut in fuel duty to survive" (Read the facts)
Last updated: 12 May 2010

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